US Bridges

US 395 over Colville R

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · 3.6 N JCT SR 231 · Structure no. 0007113A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Colville R is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 395 over Colville R in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 8,606 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,844 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesColville R
Location3.6 N JCT SR 231
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyStevens County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.26039, -117.71528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,606 (2023)
Projected traffic9,844 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Colville R built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 395 over Colville R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over Colville R carry?

About 8,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Colville R?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Colville R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.