US Bridges

Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 7 Miles W/O HWY 20 · Structure no. 088439000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTacoma Creek RD
CrossesTacoma Creek
Location7 Miles W/O HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 23890
Coordinates48.45375, -117.38868
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek built?

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

What condition is Tacoma Creek RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tacoma Creek RD over Tacoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.