US Bridges

Elder Road over UP RR Tracks

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2 NE Ssh No 27 · Structure no. 080727000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,089
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elder Road over UP RR Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elder Road over UP RR Tracks in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,089 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,008 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesElder Road
CrossesUP RR Tracks
Location0.2 NE Ssh No 27
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.507, -117.15247
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,089 (2020)
Projected traffic3,008 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elder Road over UP RR Tracks built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elder Road over UP RR Tracks 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 Elder Road over UP RR Tracks carry?

About 2,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Elder Road over UP RR Tracks?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elder Road over UP RR Tracks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.