US Bridges

Lost River RD over Lost River

Poor

Okanogan County, Washington · 6.3MI NW Mazama · Structure no. 080358000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost River RD over Lost River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost River RD over Lost River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLost River RD
CrossesLost River
Location6.3MI NW Mazama
RouteCounty Highway 91400
Coordinates48.6552, -120.50612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost River RD over Lost River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost River RD over Lost River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lost River RD over Lost River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lost River RD over Lost River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lost River RD over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.