US Bridges

Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060803000001015

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesMeadows/Toats RD
CrossesToats Coulee Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 39000
Coordinates48.84565, -119.72119
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (1992)
Projected traffic229 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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 Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee 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 Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows/Toats RD over Toats Coulee Creek?

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