US Bridges

Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · 8 Miles NW of Colburn Id · Structure no. 010406000000201

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFs Route 280
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location8 Miles NW of Colburn Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 280
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.43763, -116.39674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fs Route 280 over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.