IRR ROUTE 116
Carrying IRR ROUTE 116 over STEPSTONE CREEK
13 KM NORTH OF NESPELEM, Okanogan, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR ROUTE 116
The IRR ROUTE 116 bridge in Okanogan, Washington carries IRR ROUTE 116 over STEPSTONE CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR ROUTE 116 compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000P340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR ROUTE 116 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRR ROUTE 116 against other structures in Okanogan and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR ROUTE 116?
IRR ROUTE 116 in Okanogan, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR ROUTE 116 inspected?
IRR ROUTE 116's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR ROUTE 116 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR ROUTE 116?
IRR ROUTE 116 has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR ROUTE 116?
IRR ROUTE 116 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR ROUTE 116 and does age affect safety?
IRR ROUTE 116 was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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