Main Street over Chewelah Creek
PoorPosted for loadStevens County, Washington · 0.05 W SR 395 · Structure no. 085209000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Chewelah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Chewelah Creek in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 90 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Chewelah Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is Main Street over Chewelah Creek 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 Main Street over Chewelah Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Chewelah Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Chewelah Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.