Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River
PoorClosed to trafficShoshone County, Idaho · In Mullan;fifth Street · Structure no. 000000000030735
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth 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 Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over S.Fk.Coeur Dalene River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.