US Bridges

Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 1.28 MI SW SR 12 · Structure no. 082503000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesAlpowa Creek RD
CrossesAlpowa Creek
Location1.28 MI SW SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 29500
Coordinates46.42183, -117.33481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.