US Bridges

Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Clearwater County, Idaho · 49 Miles from Pierce Id · Structure no. 010503000000048

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFdr 711
CrossesQuartz Creek
Location49 Miles from Pierce Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 711
CountyClearwater County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.80964, -115.38634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 711 over Quartz 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 July 2020.

How much traffic does Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek?

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