US Bridges

Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 7.4 Mile W/O Idaho HWY 57 · Structure no. 088144000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River is a concrete other carrying Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesBear Paw RD
CrossesWest Branch Priest River
Location7.4 Mile W/O Idaho HWY 57
RouteCounty Highway 33350
Coordinates48.35637, -117.04422
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Paw RD over West Branch Priest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.