US Bridges

US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · Wcl Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000018680

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,018 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,250 by 2042. The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesSpokane R;ped/Bike Path
LocationWcl Coeur Dalene
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.68547, -116.80089
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,018 ft (310.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path?

The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Spokane R;ped/Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.