US Bridges

SH 53 over US 95

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 3.9 E. Rathdrum · Structure no. 000000000014663

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 over US 95 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 53 over US 95 in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 53
CrossesUS 95
Location3.9 E. Rathdrum
RouteState Highway 53
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.81789, -116.78811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 53 over US 95 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 over US 95 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 over US 95 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 over US 95?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 over US 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.