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US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy

Fair

Boundary County, Idaho · In Bonners Ferry · Structure no. 000000000018770

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,380 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2042. The structure is 1,380 ft (420.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesKootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy
LocationIn Bonners Ferry
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBoundary County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.69833, -116.31192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,380 ft (420.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy?

The structure is 1,380 ft (420.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Kootenai R;uprr;bnnrs Fy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.