US Bridges

Tall Pines Road over Dawson Creek

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 6 S. 5 W. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000030493

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Tall Pines Road over Dawson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tall Pines Road over Dawson 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTall Pines Road
CrossesDawson Creek
Location6 S. 5 W. Coeur Dalene
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.60361, -116.87111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tall Pines Road over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tall Pines Road over Dawson 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 2022.

How much traffic does Tall Pines Road over Dawson Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tall Pines Road over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tall Pines Road over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.