FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek
FairOkanogan County, Washington · 2.3 Mi.N.Loomis · Structure no. 083465000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns FAS Route V242 over Sinlahekin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.