US Bridges

North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Washington · 16.5 N JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 084907000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Deadman
CrossesN. Deadman Creek
Location16.5 N JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 41400
CountyGarfield County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.569, -117.48275
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$358,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Deadman over N. 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 North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Deadman over N. Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.