US Bridges

Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River

Poor

Shoshone County, Idaho · In MULLAN:3rd Street · Structure no. 000000000030655

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesS.Fk.Coeur Dalene River
LocationIn MULLAN:3rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.46908, -115.79931
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over S.Fk.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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.