Forest Street over Orofino Creek
FairPosted for loadClearwater County, Idaho · In Orofino; Forest ST · Structure no. 000000000028980
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Street over Orofino Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Forest Street over Orofino Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Street over Orofino Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Forest Street over Orofino Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Street over Orofino Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forest Street over Orofino Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Street over Orofino Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.