US Bridges

SR 20 over Obrien Creek

Good

Ferry County, Washington · 4.1 E JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 0016144A0000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
774
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Obrien Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 20 over Obrien Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesObrien Creek
Location4.1 E JCT SR 21
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.59839, -118.64978
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2023)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Obrien Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Obrien 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Obrien Creek carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Obrien Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Obrien Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.