US Bridges

2nd Street over Spangle Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 E Old SR 195 · Structure no. 085028000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Spangle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2nd Street over Spangle Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesSpangle Creek
Location0.1 E Old SR 195
RouteCity Street 1215
Coordinates47.42904, -117.37847
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic383 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Spangle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd 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 2nd Street over Spangle Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Spangle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Spangle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.