Colbert Road over Little Spokane River
PoorPosted for loadSpokane County, Washington · 01.3 MI W of US 2 · Structure no. 082806000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,306
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colbert Road over Little Spokane River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colbert Road over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,306 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colbert Road over Little Spokane River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colbert Road over Little Spokane River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Colbert Road over Little Spokane River carry?
About 2,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Colbert Road over Little Spokane River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Colbert Road over Little Spokane River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.