US Bridges

Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek

Good

Pend Oreille County, Washington · 3.8 West of SR 20 · Structure no. 089246000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRuby Creek RD
CrossesNorth Fork Ruby Creek
Location3.8 West of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 24890
Coordinates48.5564, -117.40348
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby 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 Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ruby Creek RD over North Fork Ruby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.