FDR 555
Carrying FDR 555 over WEITAS CREEK
WEITAS GUARD STATION, Clearwater, Idaho
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
FDR 555 in Clearwater, Idaho is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 1985, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure ID:010501000000059
LATE-CENTURY · CONCRETE · SINGLE-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · TRACE-ADT · LOAD-UNK · CAT-GOOD
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- CONCRETE Concrete
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
- LOAD-UNK Load unrated
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: FDR 555
The FDR 555 bridge in Clearwater, Idaho carries FDR 555 over WEITAS CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.7 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How FDR 555 compares
Age against the county: built in 1985, earlier than 19 of Clearwater's 88 bridges with a recorded construction year (22%), against a county median build year of 1967. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Idaho bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (4,574 of 4,616 rated).
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Clearwater inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 88 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 30.7 m (101 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 010501000000059
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FDR 555 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FDR 555 against other structures in Clearwater and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FDR 555?
FDR 555 in Clearwater, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FDR 555 inspected?
FDR 555's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 555 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FDR 555?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FDR 555.
Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 555?
FDR 555 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FDR 555 and does age affect safety?
FDR 555 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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