US Bridges

S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 2.3S. 7.7E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000030516

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS Wolf Lodge Ck RD
CrossesWolf Lodge Creek
Location2.3S. 7.7E. Coeur Dalene
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.64053, -116.61714
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge 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 S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Wolf Lodge Ck RD over Wolf Lodge Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.