US Bridges

Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 0.1 M N of Ws Calispel · Structure no. 088143000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCalicoma RD
CrossesSouth Fork Tacoma Creek
Location0.1 M N of Ws Calispel
RouteCounty Highway 23730
Coordinates48.39477, -117.33212
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Calicoma RD over South Fork Tacoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.