Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara
PoorIdaho County, Idaho · 7 Mi. from Lowell Id · Structure no. 011707000000091
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara 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 Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road 651 over Selway River-Ohara?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.