US Bridges

US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 8.0 N. Worley · Structure no. 000000000033555

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
781 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 95 Sbl
CrossesLake Creek;ness Road
Location8.0 N. Worley
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.4864, -116.99109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length781 ft (238 m)
Longest span313 ft (95.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Lake Creek;ness Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road?

The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long with a longest span of 313 ft (95.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 Sbl over Lake Creek;ness Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.