US Bridges

Fdr 328 over Meadow Creek

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Latah County, Idaho · 3.5 MI W of State HWY 6 · Structure no. 011752000035752

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 328 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 328 over Meadow Creek in Latah County, Idaho. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 328
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3.5 MI W of State HWY 6
RouteFederal Lands Road 328
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.02364, -116.70396
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 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 328 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 328 over Meadow 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fdr 328 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 328 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 328 over Meadow Creek?

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