US Bridges

Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · Wld Gateway Campground · Structure no. 010505000000015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 1649
CrossesLochsa River
LocationWld Gateway Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 1649
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.34433, -115.30809
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 1649 over Lochsa 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River?

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