US Bridges

Bruce Road over Peone Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 1.0 N Peone Road · Structure no. 088645000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,713
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce Road over Peone Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bruce Road over Peone Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,713 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBruce Road
CrossesPeone Creek
Location1.0 N Peone Road
RouteCounty Highway 481
Coordinates47.78018, -117.30438
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,713 (2020)
Projected traffic9,666 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruce Road over Peone Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce Road over Peone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bruce Road over Peone Creek carry?

About 6,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bruce Road over Peone Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce Road over Peone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.