US Bridges

Barker Road over Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.5 S Euclid Road · Structure no. 088004000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
454 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Road over Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker Road over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBarker Road
CrossesSpokane River
Location0.5 S Euclid Road
RouteCity Street 8003
Coordinates47.67817, -117.154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Road over Spokane River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Barker Road over Spokane River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Barker Road over Spokane River?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Road over Spokane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.