Watson Street over Lapwai Creek
GoodNez Perce County, Idaho · In Culdesac; Watson St. · Structure no. 000000000029986
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Street over Lapwai Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Watson Street over Lapwai Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Street over Lapwai Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson Street over Lapwai 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 2021.
How much traffic does Watson Street over Lapwai Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watson Street over Lapwai Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Street over Lapwai Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.