Fdr over Valley Creek
PoorCuster County, Idaho · 6 Miles NW of Stanley · Structure no. 041403000001101
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 68 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr over Valley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr over Valley Creek in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr over Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr over Valley Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr over Valley Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.