US Bridges

Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 01.06 North SR195 · Structure no. 085448000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2045. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInland Empire Way
CrossesLatah Creek
Location01.06 North SR195
RouteCity Street 821
Coordinates47.63909, -117.44052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2018)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inland Empire Way 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Inland Empire Way over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.