US Bridges

Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 8.4 N. 5.3 W. Worley · Structure no. 000000000030475

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStc 5748; W Elder
CrossesBozard Creek
Location8.4 N. 5.3 W. Worley
RouteCounty Highway 5748
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.52119, -117.03125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 5748; W Elder over Bozard Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.