US Bridges

Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.5 S Elder Road · Structure no. 079887000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Chapel Road
CrossesLatah Creek
Location0.5 S Elder Road
RouteCounty Highway 5104
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.50932, -117.34605
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2020)
Projected traffic591 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Chapel Road over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.