US Bridges

3rd Street over Spangle Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 E Old SR 195 · Structure no. 085025000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Spangle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Street over Spangle Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesSpangle Creek
Location0.1 E Old SR 195
RouteCity Street 1215
Coordinates47.43024, -117.37909
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2022)
Projected traffic385 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Spangle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Spangle 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 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Spangle Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Spangle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Spangle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.