US Bridges

SR 20 over Calispell Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 28.5 E JCT SR 31 · Structure no. 0013033A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Calispell Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 20 over Calispell Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,212 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2039. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesCalispell Creek
Location28.5 E JCT SR 31
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.33879, -117.30445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,212 (2023)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Calispell Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Calispell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Calispell Creek carry?

About 2,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Calispell Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Calispell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.