US Bridges

SH 53 over UPRR

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 3.7 E. Rathdrum · Structure no. 000000000014666

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 53 over UPRR 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 53
CrossesUPRR
Location3.7 E. Rathdrum
RouteState Highway 53
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.81786, -116.79225
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UPRR built?

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

What condition is SH 53 over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 over UPRR?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.