US Bridges

Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 0.9 E. Coeur Dalene · Structure no. 000000000030620

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPotlatch Hill Road
CrossesSma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs
Location0.9 E. Coeur Dalene
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.66169, -116.74914
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Potlatch Hill Road over Sma 7235;POTLATCH RD Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.