US Bridges

Greenwood over Colville River

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · 00.15 S JCT SR 395 · Structure no. 083551000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
641
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood over Colville River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Greenwood over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGreenwood
CrossesColville River
Location00.15 S JCT SR 395
RouteCounty Highway 93400
Coordinates48.58863, -117.99243
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood over Colville River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood over Colville River carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood over Colville River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.