US Bridges

US 95 over Deep Creek

Good

Boundary County, Idaho · 14.0 S. Bonners Ferry · Structure no. 000000000018746

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Deep Creek in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesDeep Creek
Location14.0 S. Bonners Ferry
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBoundary County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.51936, -116.44217
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Deep Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.