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.
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
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
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
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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.
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