US Bridges

SR 215 over Salmon CR

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 0003718A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 215 over Salmon CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 215 over Salmon CR in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,558 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 215
CrossesSalmon CR
Location0.6 N JCT SR 20
RouteState Highway 215
CountyOkanogan County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.36108, -119.58444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,294 (2023)
Projected traffic6,558 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 215 over Salmon CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 215 over Salmon CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 215 over Salmon CR carry?

About 5,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 215 over Salmon CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 215 over Salmon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.