US Bridges

Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek

Good

Clearwater County, Idaho · 29 Miles Nth of Pierce · Structure no. 010501000000116

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek in Clearwater 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 250
CrossesOrogrande Creek
Location29 Miles Nth of Pierce
RouteFederal Lands Road 250
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.6276, -115.50616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 250 over Orogrande 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 250 over Orogrande Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.