US Bridges

Rammage Meadows RD over Sec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye

Fair

Gem County, Idaho · 2 MI N of Sagehen Rsrvoir · Structure no. 040206000001137

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
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 1977, so it is 48 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesRammage Meadows RD
CrossesSec.Fk.Chief Eagle Eye
Location2 MI N of Sagehen Rsrvoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 653B
CountyGem County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.365, -116.198
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

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

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