US Bridges

Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek

Poor

Idaho County, Idaho · Yoosa Creek Bridge · Structure no. 010501000000091

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 103
CrossesYoosa Creek
LocationYoosa Creek Bridge
RouteFederal Lands Road 103
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.3914, -115.68332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 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 103 over Yoosa Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 103 over Yoosa Creek?

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