US Bridges

US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 14.1 S Coeur D Alene · Structure no. 000000000018647

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95 Sbl
CrossesBellgrove Creek
Location14.1 S Coeur D Alene
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.54065, -116.92287
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 Sbl over Bellgrove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.