US Bridges

Prairie View RD over Latah Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 S. Waverly Road · Structure no. 086466000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie View RD over Latah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Prairie View RD over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2045. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPrairie View RD
CrossesLatah Creek
Location0.1 S. Waverly Road
RouteCounty Highway 3853
Coordinates47.33923, -117.22717
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2023)
Projected traffic929 by 2045
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie View RD over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie View RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie View RD over Latah Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Prairie View RD over Latah Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie View RD over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.