US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River

Fair

Ferry County, Washington · 16 KM South of Republic · Structure no. 00000000000P311

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 98
CrossesSan Poil River
Location16 KM South of Republic
RouteFederal Lands Road 98
Coordinates48.41651, -118.7362
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 98 over San Poil River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.