US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway

Fair

Lincoln County, Washington · Beside Little Falls Dam · Structure no. 00000000000P202

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 27
CrossesSpokane River Spillway
LocationBeside Little Falls Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 27
Coordinates47.82986, -117.9175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 27 over Spokane River Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.