US 95 over Cougar Creek
FairKootenai County, Idaho · 4.1 S. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000018670
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 95 over Cougar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Cougar Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 95 over Cougar Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 95 over Cougar 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does US 95 over Cougar Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 95 over Cougar Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 95 over Cougar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.