Ferry Street over Kettle River
FairPosted for loadFerry County, Washington · 00.0 E 21 in Curlew · Structure no. 081665000000000
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Street over Kettle River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ferry Street over Kettle River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 117 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Street over Kettle River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ferry Street over Kettle 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry Street over Kettle River carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Street over Kettle River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Street over Kettle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.