US Bridges

Kendell Street over Johnson Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.3 NE US97 @rivsd · Structure no. 085439000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendell Street over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kendell Street over Johnson 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKendell Street
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.3 NE US97 @rivsd
RouteCity Street 1095
Coordinates48.50142, -119.50537
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2013)
Projected traffic625 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kendell Street over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is Kendell Street over Johnson 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 Kendell Street over Johnson Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Kendell Street over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kendell Street over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.