Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek
PoorSpokane County, Washington · 06.0E Fairfield · Structure no. 084831000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.