US Bridges

US 2 over Deadman Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 5.2 NE JCT SR 291 · Structure no. 0017610G0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Deadman Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 2 over Deadman Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,613 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location5.2 NE JCT SR 291
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.77858, -117.36477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,640 (2023)
Projected traffic16,613 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Deadman Creek 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US 2 over Deadman Creek carry?

About 12,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns US 2 over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.