US Bridges

Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek

Poor

Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow;hillcrest-Mtn V · Structure no. 000000000021715

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSma 7674;MTN View
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow;hillcrest-Mtn V
RouteCity Street 7674
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.7335, -116.98031
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.