US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River

FairPosted for load

Stevens County, Washington · 60 M SW Int HWY231/BIA100 · Structure no. 00000000000P204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 100
CrossesChamokane River
Location60 M SW Int HWY231/BIA100
RouteFederal Lands Road 100
Coordinates47.99461, -117.72764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 100 over Chamokane River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.