Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek
PoorPend Oreille County, Washington · 4 Miles W/O HWY 20 · Structure no. 086016000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.