US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stevens County, Washington · 03.66 SW JCT SR 231 · Structure no. 080978000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesChamokane Creek
Location03.66 SW JCT SR 231
RouteCounty Highway 13610
Coordinates48.02197, -117.76231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Chamokane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.