US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River

FairPosted for load

Okanogan County, Washington · 8.1 KM E of Colville Agcy · Structure no. 00000000000P337

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 74
CrossesLittle Nespelem River
Location8.1 KM E of Colville Agcy
RouteFederal Lands Road 74
Coordinates48.14293, -118.88466
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 74 over Little Nespelem River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.