FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LITTLE SPOKANE DR.

Carrying LITTLE SPOKANE DR. over LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER

1.2 E PSH NO 395, Spokane, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE SPOKANE DR.

The LITTLE SPOKANE DR. bridge in Spokane, Washington carries LITTLE SPOKANE DR. over LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.5 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,456 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 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

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

How LITTLE SPOKANE DR. compares

▲ 8.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Washington bridges
360
Bridges in Spokane · 14 in Poor condition
LITTLE SPOKANE DR. 41.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
29.5 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,456 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084499000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LITTLE SPOKANE DR. 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 LITTLE SPOKANE DR. 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 LITTLE SPOKANE DR.?

LITTLE SPOKANE DR. in Spokane, Washington has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LITTLE SPOKANE DR. inspected?

LITTLE SPOKANE DR.'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 2,456 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE SPOKANE DR. 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 LITTLE SPOKANE DR.?

LITTLE SPOKANE DR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE SPOKANE DR.?

LITTLE SPOKANE DR. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LITTLE SPOKANE DR. and does age affect safety?

LITTLE SPOKANE DR. was built in 1961, making it 65 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.