US Bridges

Alm Lane over Colville River

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · .16 E of Heine Rd. · Structure no. 081835000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alm Lane over Colville River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alm Lane over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlm Lane
CrossesColville River
Location.16 E of Heine Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 25080
CountyStevens County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.26629, -117.7409
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alm Lane over Colville River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alm Lane 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 Alm Lane over Colville River carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alm Lane over Colville River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alm Lane over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.