US Bridges

Fs Route 302 over Granite Creek

Good

Bonner County, Idaho · 4 Mi. from Nordman Id · Structure no. 010408000000190

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fs Route 302 over Granite Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fs Route 302 over Granite Creek in Bonner County, Idaho. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFs Route 302
CrossesGranite Creek
Location4 Mi. from Nordman Id
RouteCounty Highway 302
StateIdaho
Coordinates48.63959, -116.93799
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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 302 over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Fs Route 302 over Granite 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fs Route 302 over Granite Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fs Route 302 over Granite Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fs Route 302 over Granite Creek?

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