US Bridges

SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 13.7 N JCT SR 174 · Structure no. 0012106A0000000

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake is a steel other carrying SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesRoosevelt Lake
Location13.7 N JCT SR 174
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates47.92922, -118.68994
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Roosevelt Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.