US Bridges

Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Washington · 3.5 E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 080550000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBreakdown RD
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location3.5 E JCT SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 36300
Coordinates46.6265, -117.72416
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$596,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Breakdown RD over Deadman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Breakdown RD over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.