US Bridges

Jackson Road over Ochlare Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 3.0 MI S. Freeman · Structure no. 088682000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over Ochlare Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jackson Road over Ochlare 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJackson Road
CrossesOchlare Creek
Location3.0 MI S. Freeman
RouteCounty Highway 2103
Coordinates47.47795, -117.20126
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Road over Ochlare Creek built?

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

What condition is Jackson Road over Ochlare 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Road over Ochlare Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over Ochlare Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Jackson Road over Ochlare Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.