US Bridges

Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek

FairPosted for load

Ferry County, Washington · 00.01 S Boulder RD · Structure no. 079734000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHodgson Price Road
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location00.01 S Boulder RD
RouteCounty Highway 5930
CountyFerry County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.82854, -118.19248
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hodgson Price Road over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.