US Bridges

Park Road over Latah Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · Entrance Off Med.Ln · Structure no. 086151000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Latah Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesLatah Creek
LocationEntrance Off Med.Ln
Coordinates47.60267, -117.40579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Latah 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Latah Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Latah Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.