US Bridges

Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · Road to Klipchuck Cg · Structure no. 060805000001007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesKlipchuck Road
CrossesEarly Winter Creek
LocationRoad to Klipchuck Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 53103
Coordinates48.59009, -120.50022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klipchuck Road over Early Winter 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 2023.

How much traffic does Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Klipchuck Road over Early Winter Creek?

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