US Bridges

Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River

Good

Clearwater County, Idaho · Kelly Forks Bridge · Structure no. 010503000000098

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 255
CrossesNF Clearwater River
LocationKelly Forks Bridge
RouteFederal Lands Road 255
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.71789, -115.25738
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (—)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
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 255 over NF Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 255 over NF Clearwater River?

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