US Bridges

Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek

Good

Custer County, Idaho · Redfish Lake Outlet · Structure no. 041404000018803

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek in Custer County, Idaho. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr
CrossesRedfish Lake Creek
LocationRedfish Lake Outlet
RouteFederal Lands Road 70214
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.15179, -114.91395
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 over Redfish Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr over Redfish Lake Creek?

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