US Bridges

Hays Road over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 01.5 N Waverly · Structure no. 083810000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hays Road over Latah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hays Road over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHays Road
CrossesLatah Creek
Location01.5 N Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 1770
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.36637, -117.2512
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$923,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hays Road over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hays Road over Latah 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 Hays Road over Latah Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Hays Road over Latah Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hays Road over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.