Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek
FairShoshone County, Idaho · Bird Creek · Structure no. 010402000001006
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fs Route No. 338 over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.