US Bridges

SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · Coeur D Alene Wcl · Structure no. 000000000017336

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA7235;NW Blvd
CrossesI 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic
LocationCoeur D Alene Wcl
RouteCity Street 7235
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.69958, -116.80753
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic 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 SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SMA7235;NW Blvd over I 90 Eb-Wb;nw Blvd Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.