Wells Road over Sanders Creek
FairPosted for loadSpokane County, Washington · 1.0 N Nealey Road · Structure no. 084675000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Road over Sanders Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Road over Sanders Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Road over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Road over Sanders 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wells Road over Sanders Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Wells Road over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Road over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.