US Bridges

SR 21 over Curlew Creek

Good

Ferry County, Washington · 10.2 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 0018241A0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Curlew Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 21 over Curlew Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesCurlew Creek
Location10.2 N JCT SR 20
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates48.77784, -118.63694
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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$388,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Curlew Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Curlew 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Curlew Creek carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Curlew Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Curlew Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.