US Bridges

Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 9.5 MI S. of Loomis · Structure no. 089032000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesSinlahekin RD
CrossesBlue Lake Outlet
Location9.5 MI S. of Loomis
RouteCounty Highway 40150
Coordinates48.69604, -119.6891
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Sinlahekin RD over Blue Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.