US Bridges

US 97 over Siwash Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 0003403A0000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 over Siwash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 97 over Siwash Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 4,282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,191 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 97
CrossesSiwash Creek
Location0.6 N JCT SR 20
RouteU.S. Route 97
Coordinates48.71135, -119.43586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,282 (2023)
Projected traffic5,191 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$840,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 over Siwash Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 over Siwash Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 97 over Siwash Creek carry?

About 4,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 97 over Siwash Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 over Siwash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.