Beaver-n. Fk over Cave Creek
Clearwater County, Idaho · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Beaver-n. Fk over Cave Creek in Clearwater County, Idaho, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 44 of the 88 inventoried bridges in Clearwater County rated fair (50.0%); 6 (6.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 27 Mi From Pierce Id |
| NBI structure number | 010503000000122 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Idaho department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clearwater County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 7 over Clearwater River | 1998 | 7,800 | Fair |
| STC4782;GRANGEMONT over Whiskey Cr.;orofino CR. | 1951 | 2,800 | Fair |
| SH 7 over N.fk. Clearwater River | 1999 | 2,100 | Fair |
| Stc 4786;JOHNSON over Orofino Creek | 1978 | 2,000 | Good |
| STC4782;GRANGEMONT over Whiskey Creek;stanton Br | 1954 | 1,900 | Good |
| SH 8 over Ruby Creek | 1976 | 1,000 | Fair |
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