US Bridges

Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 2.24 Miles N. of SR 215 · Structure no. 089169000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek RD
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location2.24 Miles N. of SR 215
RouteCounty Highway 92210
Coordinates48.38676, -119.59874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2023)
Projected traffic314 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek RD over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.