FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RITCHEY ROAD

Carrying RITCHEY ROAD over DEEP CREEK

0.1 S PSH NO 2, Spokane, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RITCHEY ROAD

The RITCHEY ROAD bridge in Spokane, Washington carries RITCHEY ROAD over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 81 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

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

How RITCHEY ROAD compares

▲ 4.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Washington bridges
360
Bridges in Spokane · 14 in Poor condition
RITCHEY ROAD 37.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
81 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088932000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, 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 RITCHEY 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 RITCHEY 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 RITCHEY ROAD?

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

How often is RITCHEY ROAD inspected?

RITCHEY 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 81 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for RITCHEY ROAD?

RITCHEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RITCHEY ROAD?

RITCHEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RITCHEY ROAD and does age affect safety?

RITCHEY ROAD was built in 2017, making it 9 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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