US Bridges

US 2 over Deep Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 5.6 E Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0002701A0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Deep Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 7,571 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesDeep Creek
Location5.6 E Lincoln CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.64316, -117.70686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,571 (2023)
Projected traffic9,072 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Deep Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Deep Creek carry?

About 7,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.