US Bridges

US 395 over East Deer CR

Fair

Ferry County, Washington · 17.1 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 000000ES0000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over East Deer CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 395 over East Deer CR in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 125 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesEast Deer CR
Location17.1 N JCT SR 20
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyFerry County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.84833, -118.20006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2023)
Projected traffic982 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over East Deer CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is US 395 over East Deer CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 395 over East Deer CR carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over East Deer CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over East Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.