FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD

Carrying CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD over COLUMBIA PLATEAU TRAIL

1.4 S PSH NO 904, Spokane, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD

The CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD bridge in Spokane, Washington carries CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD over COLUMBIA PLATEAU TRAIL. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.5 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,212 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.

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

How CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Washington bridges
360
Bridges in Spokane · 14 in Poor condition
CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD 20.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.5
Serviceability /30
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.5 m (159 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,212 vehicles/day
Structure Number
083436000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD 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-PLAZA ROAD?

CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD in Spokane, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD inspected?

CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD'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 1,212 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD?

CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD?

CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD and does age affect safety?

CHENEY-PLAZA ROAD was built in 1936, making it 90 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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