First Avenue over Salmon Creek
FairPosted for loadOkanogan County, Washington · .3 MI S of Oak ST · Structure no. 085260000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Avenue over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Avenue over Salmon Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Avenue over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Avenue over 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 2023.
How much traffic does First Avenue over Salmon Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is First Avenue over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns First Avenue over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.