US Bridges

Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr.

Fair

Boundary County, Idaho · 6.4 S. Addie · Structure no. 000000000020666

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr. in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 5803;MEADOW CR
CrossesMoyie River;rutledge Cr.
Location6.4 S. Addie
RouteCounty Highway 5803
CountyBoundary County
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.86139, -116.15889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span217 ft (66 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr.?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 5803;MEADOW CR over Moyie River;rutledge Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.