US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork San Poil River

Fair

Ferry County, Washington · 11 KM S.W. of Republic · Structure no. 00000000000P312

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork San Poil River is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork San Poil River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 6
CrossesWest Fork San Poil River
Location11 KM S.W. of Republic
RouteFederal Lands Road 6
Coordinates48.45624, -118.80175
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork San Poil River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork 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 6 over West Fork San Poil River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork San Poil River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 6 over West Fork San Poil River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.