US Bridges

Orin - Rice Road over Colville River

Poor

Stevens County, Washington · 00.08 W JCT SR 395 · Structure no. 084555000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orin - Rice Road over Colville River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orin - Rice Road over Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOrin - Rice Road
CrossesColville River
Location00.08 W JCT SR 395
RouteCounty Highway 93700
Coordinates48.49098, -117.90499
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orin - Rice Road over Colville River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orin - Rice Road over Colville River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Orin - Rice Road over Colville River carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orin - Rice Road over Colville River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Orin - Rice Road over Colville River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.