US Bridges

I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · In Post Falls · Structure no. 000000000016760

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,000 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd
CrossesBnrr;post Falls Op
LocationIn Post Falls
RouteInterstate 90
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.71278, -116.95194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width171 ft (52 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2023)
Projected traffic93,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Eb-Wb;rmp Cd over Bnrr;post Falls Op?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.