Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper
PoorBoundary County, Idaho · Blue Joe Upper · Structure no. 010407000000045
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fs Route No 2546 over Blue Joe Creek Upper?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.