US Bridges

Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 1.7 S. 2.1 W. Cataldo · Structure no. 000000000030545

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStc 5725;LATOUR CR
CrossesLatour Creek;sw.Cataldo
Location1.7 S. 2.1 W. Cataldo
RouteCounty Highway 5725
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.52405, -116.37581
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 5725;LATOUR CR over Latour Creek;sw.Cataldo?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.