US Bridges

SR 213 over Okanogan River

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0006731A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Okanogan River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 213 over Okanogan River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2039. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 213
CrossesOkanogan River
Location0.2 N JCT US 97
RouteState Highway 213
CountyOkanogan County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.28011, -119.70444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2023)
Projected traffic845 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 213 over Okanogan River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over Okanogan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 213 over Okanogan River carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Okanogan River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over Okanogan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.