US Bridges

Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · Mtn View @ White Ave. · Structure no. 000000000021718

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
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 1997, so it is 28 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 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
LocationMtn View @ White Ave.
RouteCity Street 7674
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.72361, -116.98025
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise 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 September 2022.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.