US Bridges

S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 3.9 N. 6.2 E. Genesee · Structure no. 000000000020315

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS4795;GNSEE-JLETTA
CrossesLittle Potlatch Creek
Location3.9 N. 6.2 E. Genesee
RouteCounty Highway 4795
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.60589, -116.79966
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S4795;GNSEE-JLETTA over Little Potlatch Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.