US Bridges

Rockcut Road over Kettle River

FairPosted for load

Stevens County, Washington · 00.3 E JCT SR395 · Structure no. 086167000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockcut Road over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockcut Road over Kettle River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRockcut Road
CrossesKettle River
Location00.3 E JCT SR395
RouteCounty Highway 41410
Coordinates48.91475, -118.20199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockcut Road over Kettle River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockcut 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 Rockcut Road over Kettle River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rockcut Road over Kettle River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rockcut Road over Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.