US Bridges

Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye

Good

Gem County, Idaho · 4 MI W Sagen Reservoir · Structure no. 040206000001136

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye in Gem County, Idaho. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRammage Meadows RD
CrossesSec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye
Location4 MI W Sagen Reservoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 653
CountyGem County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.32479, -116.26143
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye?

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