US Bridges

Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 0.7 N. 2.8 E. Moscow · Structure no. 000000000029717

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesS. Fk. Palouse River
Location0.7 N. 2.8 E. Moscow
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.7395, -116.94336
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over S. Fk. Palouse River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.