FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD

Carrying CHENEY-SPOKANE RD over UP&BN RR & MARSHALL CR

0.2 NE MARSHALL, Spokane, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHENEY-SPOKANE RD

The CHENEY-SPOKANE RD bridge in Spokane, Washington carries CHENEY-SPOKANE RD over UP&BN RR & MARSHALL CR. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 166.7 meters (547 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,238 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CHENEY-SPOKANE RD compares

▼ 16.3
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Washington bridges
360
Bridges in Spokane · 14 in Poor condition
CHENEY-SPOKANE RD 17.2 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.7
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
166.7 m (547 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,238 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081934000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CHENEY-SPOKANE RD against other structures in Spokane and across Washington. Washington bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CHENEY-SPOKANE RD?

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD in Spokane, Washington has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHENEY-SPOKANE RD inspected?

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,238 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHENEY-SPOKANE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CHENEY-SPOKANE RD?

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHENEY-SPOKANE RD?

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHENEY-SPOKANE RD and does age affect safety?

CHENEY-SPOKANE RD was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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