US Bridges

Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 2 Mile N/O Flowery Trail · Structure no. 088797000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWestside Calispel
CrossesSmalle Creek
Location2 Mile N/O Flowery Trail
RouteCounty Highway 92050
Coordinates48.32683, -117.35142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$712,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Calispel over Smalle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Calispel over Smalle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.