US Bridges

Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Douglas County, Washington · 7.1 NE JCT Fancher Fld RD · Structure no. 081056000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
692
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBadger Mtn. RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location7.1 NE JCT Fancher Fld RD
RouteCounty Highway 92250
Coordinates47.50409, -120.19752
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2023)
Projected traffic686 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$433,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Badger Mtn. RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.