US Bridges

Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 1/2 M N/O Ranger Station · Structure no. 085847000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSullivan Lake RD
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location1/2 M N/O Ranger Station
RouteCounty Highway 93450
Coordinates48.84592, -117.2868
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan 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 Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Lake RD over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.