US Bridges

US 2 over Little Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 7.9 E JCT SR 206 · Structure no. 0005405A0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,458
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Little Spokane River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,186 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location7.9 E JCT SR 206
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.89172, -117.35361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,458 (2023)
Projected traffic9,186 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Little Spokane River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Little Spokane River carry?

About 7,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.