US Bridges

E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 0.7N 1.8E Wolf Lodge JCT · Structure no. 000000000030500

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete frame carrying E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE Frontage Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.7N 1.8E Wolf Lodge JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.63153, -116.61042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Frontage Road over Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Frontage Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.