Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek
GoodOkanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060805000001003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ortell Road over Eightmile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ortell Road over Eightmile Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.