US Bridges

SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek

Good

Whitman County, Washington · 0.26 MI SE Spkn Cnty Line · Structure no. 087685000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek in Whitman County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSQUAW/3660
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.26 MI SE Spkn Cnty Line
RouteCounty Highway 36600
Coordinates47.2568, -117.45288
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SQUAW/3660 over Squaw 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SQUAW/3660 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.