US Bridges

Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River

Fair

Ferry County, Washington · 00.03 E SR 21 · Structure no. 082777000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSilver Ck RD 00670
CrossesSan Poil River
Location00.03 E SR 21
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates48.08319, -118.69026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Ck RD 00670 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 Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Ck RD 00670 over San Poil River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.