US Bridges

Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · South Fork Granite Creek · Structure no. 010408000000183

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFs Route No. 311
CrossesS.F. Granite CR
LocationSouth Fork Granite Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 311
Coordinates48.69931, -117.02234
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fs Route No. 311 over S.F. Granite CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.