US Bridges

Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.01 E Main ST · Structure no. 086261000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSilver ST
CrossesNorth Fork Salmon CR
Location0.01 E Main ST
RouteCity Street 2550
Coordinates48.56, -119.75
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Silver ST over North Fork Salmon CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.