Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River
GoodOkanogan County, Washington · 1.2 MI SE Ind. Agcy · Structure no. 088643000000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Lake RD over Little Nespelem River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.