US Bridges

I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 12.6 E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000016950

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 242 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12.6 E. Coeur Dalene
RouteInterstate 90
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.62147, -116.58064
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width242 ft (73.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$357,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 242 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.