Blue Creek-West over Colville River
FairStevens County, Washington · 00.01 W JCT SR 395 · Structure no. 084254000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 737
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek-West over Colville River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Creek-West over Colville River 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 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek-West over Colville River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek-West 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 Blue Creek-West over Colville River carry?
About 737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek-West over Colville River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Creek-West over Colville River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.