US Bridges

Frd 5956 over Pack Creek

Good

Idaho County, Idaho · 1 Mile East of Lolo Pass · Structure no. 011755000020613

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Frd 5956 over Pack Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Frd 5956 over Pack Creek in Idaho County, Idaho. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFrd 5956
CrossesPack Creek
Location1 Mile East of Lolo Pass
RouteFederal Lands Road 5956
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.63222, -114.56488
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Frd 5956 over Pack Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frd 5956 over Pack 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 2023.

How much traffic does Frd 5956 over Pack Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Frd 5956 over Pack Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Frd 5956 over Pack Creek?

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