SH 3 over Willow Creek
GoodKootenai County, Idaho · 10.2 S. Rose Lake · Structure no. 000000000010126
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 3 over Willow Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 3 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 3 over Willow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 3 over Willow Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.