US Bridges

Eloika Road over Little Spokane River

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.1 MI E of US 2 · Structure no. 085758000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eloika Road over Little Spokane River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eloika Road over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEloika Road
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location1.1 MI E of US 2
RouteCounty Highway 1221
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.98491, -117.32468
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2019)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eloika Road over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eloika Road over Little Spokane River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eloika Road over Little Spokane River carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Eloika Road over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eloika Road over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.