I 90 EBL & WBL
Carrying I 90 EBL & WBL over FOURTH OF JULY CREEK
19.0 E. COEUR D'ALENE, Kootenai, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 90 EBL & WBL
The I 90 EBL & WBL bridge in Kootenai, Idaho carries I 90 EBL & WBL over FOURTH OF JULY CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 90 EBL & WBL compares
Live comparison across Idaho.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 54.7 m (179 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000017000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 90 EBL & WBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I 90 EBL & WBL against other structures in Kootenai and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I 90 EBL & WBL?
I 90 EBL & WBL in Kootenai, Idaho has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 90 EBL & WBL inspected?
I 90 EBL & WBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 90 EBL & WBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I 90 EBL & WBL?
I 90 EBL & WBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 90 EBL & WBL?
I 90 EBL & WBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 90 EBL & WBL and does age affect safety?
I 90 EBL & WBL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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