Findley Road over Bear Creek
GoodSpokane County, Washington · 4.0 N. Chattaroy · Structure no. 081071000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Findley Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Findley Road over Bear Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Findley Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Findley Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Findley Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Findley Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Findley Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.