US Bridges

Laurier Road over Kettle River

Good

Stevens County, Washington · 2.11 Miles NE SR395 · Structure no. 086847000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurier Road over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurier Road over Kettle River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2037. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLaurier Road
CrossesKettle River
Location2.11 Miles NE SR395
RouteCounty Highway 42120
Coordinates48.9948, -118.20269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Laurier Road over Kettle River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurier Road over Kettle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Laurier Road over Kettle River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laurier Road over Kettle River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Laurier Road over Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.