US Bridges

CO RD 02140 over San Poil River

FairPosted for load

Ferry County, Washington · 00.08E SR 21 · Structure no. 082294000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 02140 over San Poil River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 02140 over San Poil River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 02140
CrossesSan Poil River
Location00.08E SR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2140
Coordinates48.61583, -118.73033
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 02140 over San Poil River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 02140 over San Poil 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 02140 over San Poil River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 02140 over San Poil River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 02140 over San Poil River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.