US Bridges

County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · 02.23 MI W JCT 9229 · Structure no. 081652000000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2017
CrossesW.Fork Salmon Creek
Location02.23 MI W JCT 9229
RouteCounty Highway 20170
CountyOkanogan County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.53667, -119.775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2017 over W.Fork Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.