US Bridges

NFSR 223 over Glover Creek

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · 15 Miles from Lowell · Structure no. 011706000019897

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 223 over Glover Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 223 over Glover Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 223
CrossesGlover Creek
Location15 Miles from Lowell
RouteFederal Lands Road 223
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.06875, -115.36267
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 NFSR 223 over Glover Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 223 over Glover Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does NFSR 223 over Glover Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 223 over Glover Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 223 over Glover Creek?

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