US Bridges

I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 19.0 E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000017000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek is a concrete frame carrying I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 67 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 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesI 90 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesFourth of July Creek
Location19.0 E. Coeur Dalene
RouteInterstate 90
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.58953, -116.48153
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$433,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ebl & Wbl over Fourth of July Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.