US Bridges

US 95 over Paradise Creek

Fair

Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow · Structure no. 000000000018518

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Paradise Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 95 over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.72581, -117.00042
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Paradise 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 over Paradise Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.