US Bridges

Fdr 250 over Lake Creek

Fair

Clearwater County, Idaho · JCT Lake CR / NF Clw Riv · Structure no. 010503000000110

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 250 over Lake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 250 over Lake Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFdr 250
CrossesLake Creek
LocationJCT Lake CR / NF Clw Riv
RouteFederal Lands Road 250
CountyClearwater County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.88077, -115.06264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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 Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 250 over Lake 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr 250 over Lake Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 250 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 250 over Lake Creek?

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