US Bridges

Bridge Street over Paradise Creek

Fair

Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow;bridge ST Ecl · Structure no. 000000000029735

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Street over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow;bridge ST Ecl
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.7345, -116.97681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridge Street over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Paradise Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.