US Bridges

SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway

Fair

Latah County, Idaho · East Side of Moscow · Structure no. 000000000010215

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesParadise Crk;ped Walkway
LocationEast Side of Moscow
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.72261, -116.99125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.