US Bridges

SR 21 over San Poil River

Good

Ferry County, Washington · 2.8 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 0013285A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over San Poil River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 21 over San Poil River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,946 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesSan Poil River
Location2.8 N JCT SR 20
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates48.67848, -118.66422
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2023)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$759,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over San Poil River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over San Poil River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over San Poil River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over San Poil River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over San Poil River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.