US Bridges

STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River

Poor

Shoshone County, Idaho · 4.7 S. Prichard · Structure no. 000000000020510

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
344 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River is a steel truss - thru carrying STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSTC5752;CDA Rvr RD
CrossesCoeur Dalene River
Location4.7 S. Prichard
RouteCounty Highway 5752
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.65, -116.0305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns STC5752;CDA Rvr RD over Coeur Dalene River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.