US Bridges

US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · 2.5 N JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 0002613A0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,342 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,643 by 2039. The structure is 1,267 ft (386.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesColumbia R Kettle Falls
Location2.5 N JCT SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyStevens County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.62516, -118.11483
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,267 ft (386.2 m)
Longest span600 ft (182.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,342 (2023)
Projected traffic5,643 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls carry?

About 4,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls?

The structure is 1,267 ft (386.2 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.