US Bridges

Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River

Poor

Shoshone County, Idaho · 2.0 S. 0.8 W. Clarkia · Structure no. 000000000030805

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Drive; NF 301
CrossesW.Fk.St Maries River
Location2.0 S. 0.8 W. Clarkia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates46.98186, -116.27
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Drive; NF 301 over W.Fk.St Maries River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.