US Bridges

Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 3.2 N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0004332A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
479 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,394
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,767 by 2041. The structure is 479 ft (145.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWandermere Road
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location3.2 N JCT US 2
RouteCounty Highway 5199
Coordinates47.78447, -117.40412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length479 ft (145.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,394 (2019)
Projected traffic7,767 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River carry?

About 5,394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 479 ft (145.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wandermere Road over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.