US Bridges

US 95 over S. Fk. Mica Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 9.7 S Coeur D Alene · Structure no. 000000000018652

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over S. Fk. Mica Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over S. Fk. Mica Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesS. Fk. Mica Creek
Location9.7 S Coeur D Alene
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.59117, -116.89231
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,450 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 over S. Fk. Mica Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over S. Fk. Mica 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 over S. Fk. Mica Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over S. Fk. Mica Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over S. Fk. Mica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.