US Bridges

SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 9.1 E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000018936

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesI90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic
Location9.1 E. Coeur Dalene
RouteState Highway 97
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.62343, -116.64877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 over I90 Eb-Wb; Wolf Lodge Ic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.