US Bridges

Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River

FairPosted for load

Spokane County, Washington · 00.2 W Milan · Structure no. 084740000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,046
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River is a concrete slab carrying Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,946 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDeer Park-Milan RD
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location00.2 W Milan
RouteCounty Highway 853
Coordinates47.96954, -117.33378
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2019)
Projected traffic2,946 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Park-Milan RD over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.