US Bridges

Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River

Fair

Stevens County, Washington · .3 W JCT SR395 · Structure no. 086091000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesOrient Cutoff Road
CrossesKettle River
Location.3 W JCT SR395
RouteCounty Highway 41340
Coordinates48.86633, -118.19949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle 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 Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orient Cutoff Road over Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.