SH 3 over Fourth of July Creek
FairKootenai County, Idaho · 3.1 N. Rose Lk.;jct I 90 · Structure no. 000000000010145
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 over Fourth of July Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 3 over Fourth of July Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fourth of July Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SH 3 over Fourth of July 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SH 3 over Fourth of July Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 over Fourth of July Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 over Fourth of July Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.