US Bridges

Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Idaho County, Idaho · Indian Hill · Structure no. 011707000000140

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road 290
CrossesMeadow Creek
LocationIndian Hill
RouteFederal Lands Road 290
CountyIdaho County
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.03082, -115.29081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 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 Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 290 over Meadow Creek?

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