US Bridges

Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 1 Mile N/O Leclerc N · Structure no. 086583000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesLeclerc Creek RD
CrossesEast Branch Leclerc Crk
Location1 Mile N/O Leclerc N
RouteCounty Highway 35000
Coordinates48.53392, -117.282
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Leclerc Creek RD over East Branch Leclerc Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.