US Bridges

US 95 over Deep Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 15.6 N. Moscow · Structure no. 000000000018546

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 95 over Deep Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,250 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDeep Creek
Location15.6 N. Moscow
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.92789, -116.9355
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Deep 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over Deep Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 95 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.