US Bridges

Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 03.0 E Freeman · Structure no. 080863000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 98 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Road
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location03.0 E Freeman
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.50668, -117.13261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$893,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Road over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.