US Bridges

Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.3 N Fish Hatchy · Structure no. 081470000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,944
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,944 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,239 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWaikiki Road
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location0.3 N Fish Hatchy
RouteCounty Highway 5203
Coordinates47.76971, -117.45381
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,944 (2019)
Projected traffic4,239 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River built?

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

What condition is Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River carry?

About 2,944 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Waikiki Road over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.