US Bridges

County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 5.4 MI.N.JCT.SR20 · Structure no. 083264000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1637
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5.4 MI.N.JCT.SR20
RouteCounty Highway 16370
Coordinates48.43094, -120.02914
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1637 over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1637 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.