US Bridges

6th Street over Lapwai Creek

Good

Nez Perce County, Idaho · In CULDESAC;6th St. · Structure no. 000000000029991

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Lapwai Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6th Street over Lapwai Creek in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 882 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th Street
CrossesLapwai Creek
LocationIn CULDESAC;6th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.37419, -116.67244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2023)
Projected traffic882 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Street over Lapwai Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th 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 2022.

How much traffic does 6th Street over Lapwai Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th Street over Lapwai Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Street over Lapwai Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.