US Bridges

Valley Westside RD over Colville River

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · 00.13 S JCT SR 395 · Structure no. 084260000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Westside RD over Colville River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Westside RD over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesValley Westside RD
CrossesColville River
Location00.13 S JCT SR 395
RouteCounty Highway 33610
Coordinates48.57626, -117.95497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Westside RD over Colville River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Westside 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Westside RD over Colville River carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley Westside RD over Colville River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Westside RD over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.