SR 20 over Methow River
Okanogan County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 20 over Methow River in Okanogan County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,549 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 161 inventoried bridges in Okanogan County rated good (46.6%); 12 (7.5%) 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 March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 360 ft |
| Location | 39.6 E Chelan Co |
| NBI structure number | 0016134A0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Okanogan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 97 over Okanogan River | 1964 | 8,828 | Fair |
| US 97 over SR 155 | 1964 | 8,828 | Poor |
| US 97 over Gn Rr-county Road | 1964 | 7,453 | Good |
| SR 155 Spur over Okanogan River | 1923 | 5,987 | Fair |
| US 97 over Bonaparte CR | 1957 | 5,771 | Good |
| US 97 over Watson Draw | 1965 | 5,644 | Poor |
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