US Bridges

Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ferry County, Washington · 19.05 E SR 21 · Structure no. 084149000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSilver Ck RD 00670
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location19.05 E SR 21
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates48.07033, -118.45574
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Ck RD 00670 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.