US Bridges

US 12 over Stember CR

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 27.8 E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 0007418A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,936
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Stember CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Stember CR in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,936 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesStember CR
Location27.8 E JCT SR 127
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.43667, -117.3255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,936 (2023)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Stember CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 12 over Stember CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Stember CR carry?

About 2,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Stember CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Stember CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.