US 95 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodNez Perce County, Idaho · 6.8 N. Culdesac · Structure no. 000000000018451
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 95 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Sweetwater Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 95 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 95 over Sweetwater 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does US 95 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 95 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 95 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.