US Bridges

Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.8 W Prarie Vw RD · Structure no. 084542000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSpangle-Waverly RD
CrossesLatah Creek
Location0.8 W Prarie Vw RD
RouteCounty Highway 4526
Coordinates47.35125, -117.2466
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2020)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spangle-Waverly RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spangle-Waverly RD over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.