Overview
Annual bridge maintenance and repairs ensure North Idaho bridges remain in good condition to serve the traveling public year after year.
Annual Bridge Repair and Maintenance Projects
Each year, the Idaho Transportation Department conducts bridge repair work across north-central Idaho to preserve and maintain the structures that support the state highway system. Projects can include bridge deck sealing and paving, joint replacements, painting and structural repairs to address normal wear from traffic, weather and water exposure. Work may also occur below bridges on foundations and supports to help extend the service life of the structures. Repair locations and project scopes vary each year based on the condition and needs of individual bridges.
2026 Bridge Repairs
ITD will begin its annual bridge repair program across north-central Idaho on June 1 and will focus on one bridge before moving to the next to reduce impact to travelers.
Work at each site is expected to take five days before crews move on to the next location. Drivers may see temporary traffic impacts at different locations as the season progresses. Drivers may encounter traffic control devices, lane reductions or restrictions, reduced speed limits and flagging through each of these work zones.
Bridge Locations and Timeline
Below is a list of specific locations and the expected timeframes for construction on the bridge projects.
June
- SH-9 Palouse River Bridge near Harvard
- Early June
- SH-8 Big Bear Creek Bridge near Deary
- Mid-June
- SH-8 West Fork Potlatch River Bridge near Bovill
- Late June
July
- SH-8 East Fork Potlatch Creek Bridge near Bovill
- Early July
- SH-8 Ruby Creek Bridge near Bovill
- Mid-July
- SH-3 Bear Creek Bridge near Kendrick
- Late July
August
- SH-3 Middle Fork Potlatch Creek Bridge near Juliaetta
- Early August
- SH-13 South Fork Clearwater River Bridge near Harpster
- Late August
Contact
marvin.ramirez@itd.idaho.gov