US Bridges

Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek

Good

Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow;n.Of D St. · Structure no. 000000000029740

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEisenhower Street
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow;n.Of D St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.73839, -116.97367
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Street over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.