US Bridges

East Shore RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Bonner County, Idaho · 12.0 N. Coolin · Structure no. 000000000037015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shore RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East Shore RD over Indian Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Shore RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location12.0 N. Coolin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBonner County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.62539, -116.82669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Shore RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shore RD over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does East Shore RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Shore RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Shore RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.