US Bridges

FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River

FairPosted for load

Idaho County, Idaho · 1.5 E. Golden · Structure no. 000000000029095

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River in Idaho 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFH 212;BUCKHORN CR
CrossesS.Fk.Clearwater River
Location1.5 E. Golden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIdaho County
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.81186, -115.65183
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns FH 212;BUCKHORN CR over S.Fk.Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.