US Bridges

Hatch Road over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.03E US-195 · Structure no. 085106000000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,669
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatch Road over Latah Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hatch Road over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 106 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 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 9,669 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHatch Road
CrossesLatah Creek
Location0.03E US-195
RouteCity Street 836
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.58743, -117.40222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,669 (2023)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatch Road over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Hatch Road over Latah 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hatch Road over Latah Creek carry?

About 9,669 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hatch Road over Latah Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hatch Road over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.