US Bridges

Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061702000001421

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Creek
CrossesRailroad Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 83010
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.20108, -120.59502
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1995)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek 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 Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Creek over Railroad Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.