US Bridges

Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 2 Miles W/O HWY 20 · Structure no. 079658000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMckenzie RD 92160
CrossesCalispel Creek
Location2 Miles W/O HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 92160
Coordinates48.29897, -117.31808
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mckenzie RD 92160 over Calispel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.