Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek
PoorBoundary County, Idaho · Grass CR · Structure no. 010407000000083
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 17 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fs Route No. 1009 over Grass Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.