W. 7TH Street over Little Bear Creek
Latah County, Idaho · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- W. 7TH Street over Little Bear Creek in Latah County, Idaho, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 119 inventoried bridges in Latah County rated good (39.5%); 1 (0.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | In Troy |
| NBI structure number | 000000000029757 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Idaho department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Latah County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 8 over Paradise Crk;ped Walkway | 1983 | 12,000 | Fair |
| US 95 over Paradise Creek | 2000 | 11,500 | Fair |
| US 95 over S.fk. Palouse River | 2004 | 7,500 | Fair |
| Stc 7664;W. 6TH St over Paradise Creek | 1916 | 7,500 | Fair |
| Sma 7674;MTN View over Paradise Creek | 1993 | 7,300 | Fair |
| Stc 7704;PERIMETER over Paradise Creek | 1953 | 7,000 | Fair |
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