US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1167 over Nespelem River

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.6 KM West of Agency · Structure no. 00000000000P339

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1167 over Nespelem River is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 1167 over Nespelem River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1167
CrossesNespelem River
Location0.6 KM West of Agency
RouteFederal Lands Road 1167
Coordinates48.13602, -118.98547
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1167 over Nespelem River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1167 over 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 1167 over Nespelem River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1167 over Nespelem River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1167 over Nespelem River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.