US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek

Good

Stevens County, Washington · 11.2 KM SE of Agency · Structure no. 00000000000P203

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 16
CrossesChamokane Creek
Location11.2 KM SE of Agency
RouteFederal Lands Road 16
Coordinates47.85053, -117.86448
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 16 over Chamokane Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.