US Bridges

Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060803000001017

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

CarriesSalmon Meadows RD
CrossesN. Fk Salmon Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 38000
Coordinates48.62957, -119.81386
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (1992)
Projected traffic114 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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 Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon Creek built?

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

What condition is Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Meadows RD over N. Fk Salmon Creek?

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