US Bridges

Salmon Meadows RD over N.Fork Salmon Creek

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060803000001018

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

About this bridge

Salmon Meadows RD over N.Fork Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Salmon Meadows RD over N.Fork 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 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

CarriesSalmon Meadows RD
CrossesN.Fork Salmon Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 38000
Coordinates48.61249, -119.79029
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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.Fork Salmon Creek built?

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

What condition is Salmon Meadows RD over N.Fork Salmon Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 76 vehicles per day (1992 count).

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

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