US Bridges

Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 16 M N of Usk Bridge · Structure no. 082770000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesLeclerc RD N
CrossesLeclerc Creek
Location16 M N of Usk Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 93250
Coordinates48.52189, -117.26803
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leclerc RD N over Leclerc 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 Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Leclerc RD N over Leclerc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.