US Bridges

Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · .96 W of Heine Rd. · Structure no. 081870000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSchmidlekofer RD
CrossesColville River
Location.96 W of Heine Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 25160
Coordinates48.2783, -117.74911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2024)
Projected traffic180 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schmidlekofer RD 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 Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Schmidlekofer RD over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.