Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek
FairOkanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060804000001023
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 71.5 mi (115 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Black Canyon Road over Black Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.