US Bridges

Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 2.7 Mi.W.Synarep · Structure no. 082287000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKnox Road 3817
CrossesTunk Creek
Location2.7 Mi.W.Synarep
RouteCounty Highway 38170
Coordinates48.53503, -119.37417
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knox Road 3817 over Tunk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Knox Road 3817 over Tunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.