Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek
GoodSpokane County, Washington · 2.0 W. Fairfield · Structure no. 086316000000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Darknell Road over Rattlers Run 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Darknell Road over Rattlers Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.