US Bridges

Newton Road over Colville River

Good

Stevens County, Washington · 01.04 W JCT SR 231 · Structure no. 079995000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Road over Colville River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newton Road over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNewton Road
CrossesColville River
Location01.04 W JCT SR 231
RouteCounty Highway 24760
Coordinates48.20844, -117.73811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Road over Colville River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Road over Colville River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newton Road over Colville River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newton Road over Colville River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Newton Road over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.