US Bridges

Parking Access over Little Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · Riverside Park · Structure no. 086476000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Parking Access over Little Spokane River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parking Access over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesParking Access
CrossesLittle Spokane River
LocationRiverside Park
RouteState Lands Road 76004
Coordinates47.76698, -117.46445
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$665,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parking Access over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parking Access over Little Spokane River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Parking Access over Little Spokane River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parking Access over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Parking Access over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.