US Bridges

S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060804000001014

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Fk. Gold CR
CrossesGold Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 43300
CountyOkanogan County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.18414, -120.11909
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1992)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold Creek built?

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

What condition is S. Fk. Gold CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S. Fk. Gold CR over Gold Creek?

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