US Bridges

Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 2.5 E. Mullan · Structure no. 000000000030975

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWillow Creek RD
CrossesI 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs
Location2.5 E. Mullan
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.46647, -115.75822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Creek RD over I 90 Eb-Wb;willow Cr. Gs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.