US Bridges

E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br.

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 0.6 S. 1.7 W. Cataldo · Structure no. 000000000030565

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br. in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Dudley Road
CrossesLatour Creek;dudley Br.
Location0.6 S. 1.7 W. Cataldo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.54002, -116.36527
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br. 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 E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. Dudley Road over Latour Creek;dudley Br.?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.