Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek
GoodBoundary County, Idaho · 8.6 MI from FH.18 Jct. · Structure no. 010407000000204
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek in Boundary County, Idaho. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fs Route 281 over Cow 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 2022.
How much traffic does Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fs Route 281 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.