Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek
GoodShoshone County, Idaho · 1.1 Mile from Clarkia Id · Structure no. 010404000000197
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Fs Route No. 301 over Merry 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fs Route No. 301 over Merry Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.