US Bridges

Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek

Good

Lemhi County, Idaho · 3 Miles N. of Cobalt Id · Structure no. 041301000001058

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek in Lemhi County, Idaho. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 51 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2014. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 60055
CrossesNapias Creek
Location3 Miles N. of Cobalt Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 60055
StateIdaho
Coordinates45.13742, -114.21744
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1989)
Projected traffic75 by 2014
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Fdr 60055 over Napias 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 60055 over Napias Creek?

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