FAS Route A240 over Twisp River
PoorOkanogan County, Washington · .SESES12T33NR21E · Structure no. 081404000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS Route A240 over Twisp River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS Route A240 over Twisp River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS Route A240 over Twisp River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS Route A240 over Twisp 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS Route A240 over Twisp River carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS Route A240 over Twisp River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS Route A240 over Twisp River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.