US Bridges

BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt

Good

Stevens County, Washington · 2.2 MI S of Gifford Wa · Structure no. 00000000000P342

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesBIA IRR RTE 3
CrossesLake Roosevelt
Location2.2 MI S of Gifford Wa
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
Coordinates48.27831, -118.13745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR RTE 3 over Lake Roosevelt?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.