US Bridges

Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek

Fair

Latah County, Idaho · In Moscow @ U of I · Structure no. 000000000029750

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,061 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2039. The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Crk ST
CrossesParadise Creek
LocationIn Moscow @ U of I
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.73111, -117.01611
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,061 ft (323.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Crk ST 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 Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Crk ST over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.