US Bridges

Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek

Fair

Okanogan County, Washington · 2 Miles South of Loomis · Structure no. 089156000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCecil Creek RD
CrossesSinlahekin Creek
Location2 Miles South of Loomis
RouteCounty Highway 40560
Coordinates48.79078, -119.64719
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Creek RD over Sinlahekin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.