US Bridges

Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 17 Miles from Potlatch Id · Structure no. 010502000000078

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 447
CrossesNF Palouse River
Location17 Miles from Potlatch Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 447
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.95826, -116.59964
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 2021
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 447 over NF Palouse River?

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