US Bridges

Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · .40 S Artman-Gibson Rd. · Structure no. 080421000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMiller Road
CrossesLittle Pend Oreille Rive
Location.40 S Artman-Gibson Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 39010
Coordinates48.47991, -117.82109
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$939,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive 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 Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Little Pend Oreille Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.