SH 97 over Beauty Creek
GoodKootenai County, Idaho · 25.2 N. Harrison · Structure no. 000000000018926
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Beauty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over Beauty Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Beauty Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over Beauty 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Beauty Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Beauty Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Beauty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.