US Bridges

Frideger Road over Little Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2 MI S Camden · Structure no. 089258000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frideger Road over Little Spokane River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Frideger Road over Little Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFrideger Road
CrossesLittle Spokane River
Location0.2 MI S Camden
RouteCounty Highway 1381
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.04069, -117.24386
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$661,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frideger Road over Little Spokane River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frideger Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Frideger Road over Little Spokane River carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Frideger Road over Little Spokane River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frideger Road over Little Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.