US Bridges

Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River

Fair

Shoshone County, Idaho · 1 Mile from Clarkia Id · Structure no. 010404000000196

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFs Route 301
CrossesST Maries River
Location1 Mile from Clarkia Id
RouteFederal Lands Road 301
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.00866, -116.23954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River 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 301 over ST Maries River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fs Route 301 over ST Maries River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).