US Bridges

Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.6 S. Euclid Road · Structure no. 087584000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDeep Creek Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.6 S. Euclid Road
RouteCounty Highway 851
Coordinates47.67713, -117.70129
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.