US Bridges

US 95 over Drain

Good

Lewis County, Idaho · 1.6 S. Craigmont · Structure no. 000000000018402

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying US 95 over Drain in Lewis County, Idaho. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesDrain
Location1.6 S. Craigmont
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.22222, -116.43708
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 95 over Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Drain 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US 95 over Drain carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.