Stevens County Bridge Report Card
Stevens County scores 51 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stevens County, Washington
Stevens County has 75 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.0% is above the 5.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,219 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stevens County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 51/100 (F). The county has 75 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,219 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.0% | 24.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.8% of measured traffic | 3.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 20.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 67,299 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 20.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,219 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stevens County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 25 over Columbia River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 904 | 1948 |
| Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 1960 |
| Main Street over Chewelah Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1935 |
| Second AVE over Chewelah Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1935 |
| Rocky Creek Road over South Fork Deep Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1955 |
| Orin - Rice Road over Colville River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,028 | 1959 |
| Pend Oreille Lk RD over Little Pend Oreille Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 363 | 1957 |
| Rocky Creek RD over Rocky Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1964 |
| Bear Crk over Little Pend Oreille Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24 | 1970 |
| Aladdin RD over Mill Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,721 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.