US Bridges

US 95 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Kootenai County, Idaho · 3.5 S. Athol · Structure no. 000000000033565

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete slab carrying US 95 over Wildlife Crossing in Kootenai County, Idaho. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location3.5 S. Athol
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.88083, -116.73033
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Wildlife Crossing 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.