US Bridges

Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 453 Twin Lakes Road · Structure no. 000013265-00055

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal is a concrete frame carrying Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHatchery Entrance
CrossesFoghorn Irrigation Canal
Location453 Twin Lakes Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates48.4725, -120.1885
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hatchery Entrance over Foghorn Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.