US Bridges

Main Street over Spangle Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 N Old SR 195 · Structure no. 085032000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Spangle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Main Street over Spangle Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSpangle Creek
Location0.1 N Old SR 195
RouteCity Street 1215
Coordinates47.43055, -117.37952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic311 by 2044
Trucks32%
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$356,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Spangle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Spangle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Spangle Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Spangle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Spangle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.