US Bridges

Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel

Good

Garfield County, Washington · Lower Granite Dam · Structure no. CEPNPWWA0LGRSPY

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesSpillway Bridge
CrossesSpillway Channel
LocationLower Granite Dam
Coordinates46.65945, -117.42935
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).