US Bridges

Fdr over South Fork Boise River

GoodPosted for load

Elmore County, Idaho · 10 Miles West Feathervile · Structure no. 041405000001093

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr over South Fork Boise River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr over South Fork Boise River in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesFdr
CrossesSouth Fork Boise River
Location10 Miles West Feathervile
RouteFederal Lands Road 70487
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.6044, -115.07965
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr over South Fork Boise River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr over South Fork Boise 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr over South Fork Boise River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr over South Fork Boise River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr over South Fork Boise River?

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