US Bridges

Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 6.1 Miles N of Concunully · Structure no. 060803000001010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2016 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesPelican Creek RD
CrossesNorth Fork Salmon CR
Location6.1 Miles N of Concunully
RouteFederal Lands Road 38002
Coordinates48.64303, -119.8319
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2016)
Projected traffic3 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pelican Creek RD over North Fork Salmon CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.