US Bridges

Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive

Poor

Stevens County, Washington · .16 E JCT SR 294 · Structure no. 082622000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPend Oreille Lk RD
CrossesLittle Pend Oreille Rive
Location.16 E JCT SR 294
RouteCounty Highway 49870
Coordinates48.61169, -117.54422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic460 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pend Oreille Lk RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.