US Bridges

Formelt Road over Orofino Creek

FairPosted for load

Clearwater County, Idaho · In Peirce · Structure no. 000000000029076

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Formelt Road over Orofino Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Formelt Road over Orofino Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFormelt Road
CrossesOrofino Creek
LocationIn Peirce
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearwater County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.49239, -115.80089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$513,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Formelt Road over Orofino Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Formelt Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Formelt Road over Orofino Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Formelt Road over Orofino Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Formelt Road over Orofino Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.