US Bridges

Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060804000001012

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesBumblebee RD
CrossesGold Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 43401
Coordinates48.18898, -120.15425
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1992)
Projected traffic45 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 Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bumblebee RD over Gold 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 Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bumblebee RD over Gold Creek?

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