US Bridges

Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · 18 Mi. from Lowell Id · Structure no. 011707000000136

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Road 223
CrossesGedney CR
Location18 Mi. from Lowell Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 223
CountyIdaho County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.05719, -115.31418
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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 Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 223 over Gedney CR?

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