US Bridges

Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River

Good

Stevens County, Washington · 00.05 W JCT SR395 · Structure no. 087783000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNorthport-Flat Crk
CrossesKettle River
Location00.05 W JCT SR395
RouteCounty Highway 40050
Coordinates48.67365, -118.11734
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northport-Flat Crk 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 Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Northport-Flat Crk over Kettle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.