US Bridges

Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Clearwater County, Idaho · 48 Miles from Pierce Id · Structure no. 010503000000097

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 711
CrossesQuartz Creek
Location48 Miles from Pierce Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 253
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.80678, -115.39039
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 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 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 711 over Quartz Creek?

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