Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek
PoorCamas County, Idaho · 3.4 S. 2.4 E. Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000023815
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek in Camas County, Idaho. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Fir Grove Road over Camas 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Fir Grove Road over Camas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.