US Bridges

I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 10.3 W. Kellogg · Structure no. 000000000017030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
509 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 Ebl
CrossesCoeur Dalene River
Location10.3 W. Kellogg
RouteInterstate 90
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.54639, -116.33606
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River 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 over Coeur Dalene River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 Ebl over Coeur Dalene River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.