US Bridges

College Street over Paradise Creek

Fair

Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow;college ST · Structure no. 000000000029745

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Paradise Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying College Street over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow;college ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.72747, -117.00464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$919,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Street over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is College 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 2023.

How much traffic does College Street over Paradise Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is College Street over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.