US Bridges

Steinmetz Road over Colville River

FairPosted for load

Stevens County, Washington · .35 NE Heine Rd. · Structure no. 080112000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steinmetz Road over Colville River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steinmetz Road over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSteinmetz Road
CrossesColville River
Location.35 NE Heine Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 25520
CountyStevens County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.29471, -117.77387
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic197 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steinmetz Road over Colville River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steinmetz Road over Colville River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Steinmetz Road over Colville River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steinmetz Road over Colville River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Steinmetz Road over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.