US 95 over Lapwai Creek
FairNez Perce County, Idaho · 1 N. Lapwai · Structure no. 000000000018455
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 95 over Lapwai Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over Lapwai Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lapwai Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 95 over Lapwai 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 95 over Lapwai Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 95 over Lapwai Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 95 over Lapwai Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.