Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive
PoorStevens County, Washington · 3.94 SE Kitt- Narcisse · Structure no. 081452000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.