SR 20 over Ruby Creek
GoodPend Oreille County, Washington · 9.8 E JCT SR 31 · Structure no. 0012745A0000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 921
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 20 over Ruby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous channel beam carrying SR 20 over Ruby Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 20 over Ruby Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 20 over Ruby 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 20 over Ruby Creek carry?
About 921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 20 over Ruby Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 20 over Ruby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.