Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek
PoorGarfield County, Washington · 1.1 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 082678000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Alpowa Creek RD over Alpowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.