US Bridges

SR 25 over Columbia River

Poor

Stevens County, Washington · 32.8 N JCT US 395 · Structure no. 0003297A0000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,540 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Columbia River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 25 over Columbia River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 904 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2039. The structure is 1,540 ft (469.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesColumbia River
Location32.8 N JCT US 395
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates48.92001, -117.77625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,540 ft (469.5 m)
Longest span504 ft (153.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2023)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2039
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$27.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Columbia River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Columbia River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Columbia River carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Columbia River?

The structure is 1,540 ft (469.5 m) long with a longest span of 504 ft (153.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Columbia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.