US Bridges

Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.5 N Indian Trail · Structure no. 080038000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,317
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRutter Parkway
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location0.5 N Indian Trail
RouteCounty Highway 4216
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.78057, -117.49592
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,317 (2019)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutter Parkway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River carry?

About 2,317 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rutter Parkway over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.