US Bridges

US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · In Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000018690

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,250 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesI 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic
LocationIn Coeur Dalene
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.69853, -116.79174
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2023)
Projected traffic50,250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over I 90 E-Wb;lincoln Way Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.