SR 20 over Abandoned Railroad
Ferry County, Washington · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 20 over Abandoned Railroad in Ferry County, Washington, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,660 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 6 of the 55 inventoried bridges in Ferry County rated poor (10.9%); 6 (10.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 211 ft |
| Location | 5.3 E Okanogan Co |
| NBI structure number | 0006425A0000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ferry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 21 over San Poil River | 1987 | 1,580 | Good |
| Bridge Creek Road over Cornstalk Creek | 2000 | 1,493 | Good |
| Boulder Creek Road over Curlew Creek | 2000 | 1,390 | Good |
| SR 21 over Curlew Creek | 2012 | 1,146 | Good |
| W Curlew Lake Rd over Curlew Creek | 2024 | 1,074 | Good |
| US 395 over RR | 1941 | 1,051 | Good |
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