Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch
PoorPend Oreille County, Washington · Upper West Branch Fork · Structure no. 010408000000104
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fs Route No. 659 over Upper W. Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.