US Bridges

US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek

Fair

Kootenai County, Idaho · 3.6 N. Worley · Structure no. 000000000033505

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95 Sbl
CrossesN.Fk. Rock Creek
Location3.6 N. Worley
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyKootenai County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.42631, -116.98782
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 Sbl over N.Fk. Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.