Charles Road over Spokane River
FairSpokane County, Washington · Charles RD Oc · Structure no. 080544000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 327 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,648
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charles Road over Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Road over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,648 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,595 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Road over Spokane River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charles Road over Spokane River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Charles Road over Spokane River carry?
About 4,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Charles Road over Spokane River?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Charles Road over Spokane River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.