US Bridges

Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 0.7S. 8.2E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000030550

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Lodge Road
CrossesMarie Creek
Location0.7S. 8.2E. Coeur Dalene
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.66583, -116.60753
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$453,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Lodge Road over Marie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek carry?

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

How long is Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Lodge Road over Marie Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.