US Bridges

Gordon Road over Deep Creek

FairPosted for load

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 N Euclid Road · Structure no. 080115000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gordon Road over Deep Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.1 N Euclid Road
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.69601, -117.62689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic223 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gordon Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.