US Bridges

FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · 0.25 MI W. US-97 · Structure no. 086499000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,056
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,056 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAS Route P240
CrossesOkanogan River
Location0.25 MI W. US-97
RouteCounty Highway 94480
Coordinates48.70667, -119.445
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,056 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River carry?

About 3,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS Route P240 over Okanogan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.