US Bridges

Espanola Road over Deep Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.5 N Thorpe Road · Structure no. 086468000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,702
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espanola Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Espanola Road over Deep Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEspanola Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.5 N Thorpe Road
RouteCounty Highway 1161
Coordinates47.62108, -117.73337
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Espanola Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espanola Road over Deep 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Espanola Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Espanola Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Espanola Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.