SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek
GoodLatah County, Idaho · 2.3 Nw. Deary · Structure no. 000000000010270
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 over E.Fk.Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.