US Bridges

Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 S Little Spokane DR · Structure no. 085822000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,422
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenleaf Drive
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location0.1 S Little Spokane DR
RouteCounty Highway 1565
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.79116, -117.39814
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2020)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenleaf Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Greenleaf Drive over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.