Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River
FairPosted for loadPend Oreille County, Washington · 0.3 M East of HWY 31 · Structure no. 080387000000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 830 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River is a steel truss - deck carrying Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 93 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River?
The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 273 ft (83.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sullivan Lake RD over Pend Oreille River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.