US Bridges

I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 10.4 E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000016925

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,875 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 Wbl
CrossesWolf Lodge Creek
Location10.4 E. Coeur Dalene
RouteInterstate 90
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.62886, -116.62175
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic10,875 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Wbl over Wolf Lodge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.