US Bridges

W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 0.9 N. 5.4 W. Worley · Structure no. 000000000030450

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek is a concrete frame carrying W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesW Chatcolet Road
CrossesS.Fk.Rock Creek
Location0.9 N. 5.4 W. Worley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.41306, -117.03686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Chatcolet Road over S.Fk.Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.