US Bridges

Fdr 447 over Palouse River

Good

Latah County, Idaho · 19 Miles from Potlatch Id · Structure no. 011752000035751

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 447 over Palouse River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fdr 447 over Palouse River in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 447
CrossesPalouse River
Location19 Miles from Potlatch Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 447
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.96481, -116.54002
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (—)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Fdr 447 over Palouse River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 447 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 447 over Palouse River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 447 over Palouse River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 447 over Palouse River?

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