Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River
Idaho County, Idaho · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fdr 1649 over Lochsa River in Idaho County, Idaho, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 114 of the 216 inventoried bridges in Idaho County rated fair (52.8%); 15 (6.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2022, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 266 ft |
| Location | Wld Gateway Campground |
| NBI structure number | 010505000000015 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Idaho department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Idaho County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 95 over Lawyers Canyon Creek | 1991 | 3,500 | Fair |
| US 95 over Little Salmon River | 1975 | 3,100 | Fair |
| SH 13 over M.fk.clearwater River | 1994 | 3,000 | Good |
| US 95 over Cottonwood Creek | 1978 | 3,000 | Fair |
| US 95 over Whitebird Creek | 1975 | 2,800 | Fair |
| US 95 over Little Salmon River | 2017 | 2,600 | Good |
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