US Bridges

SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek

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Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow; Joseph ST · Structure no. 000000000021751

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek is a steel culvert carrying SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSMA7724; Joseph ST
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow; Joseph ST
RouteCity Street 7724
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.72639, -116.97506
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SMA7724; Joseph ST 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 2021.

How much traffic does SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SMA7724; Joseph ST over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.