Bia Irr Rte 3 over Lake Roosevelt
Stevens County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bia Irr Rte 3 over Lake Roosevelt in Stevens County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 30 of the 75 inventoried bridges in Stevens County rated good (40.0%); 9 (12.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 74 ft |
| Location | 2.2 Mi S of Gifford Wa |
| NBI structure number | 00000000000P342 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stevens County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 395 over Mill Creek | 1983 | 8,792 | Good |
| US 395 over Colville River | 1921 | 8,606 | Fair |
| US 395 over Colville R | 1963 | 8,606 | Fair |
| US 395 over Little Pend Oreille R | 1980 | 7,148 | Good |
| US 395 over Gn Ry | 1941 | 4,986 | Fair |
| US 395 over Columbia R Kettle Falls | 1941 | 4,342 | Fair |
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