US Bridges

Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · Sec 6 T34N R41E · Structure no. 000013561-00252

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKitt Road
CrossesLittle Pend Oreille Rvr
LocationSec 6 T34N R41E
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyStevens County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.4755, -117.68683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kitt Road over Little Pend Oreille Rvr?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.