US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Latah Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 00.53 N SR 195 · Structure no. 085447000000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Latah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Street over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesLatah Creek
Location00.53 N SR 195
RouteCity Street 822
Coordinates47.64005, -117.44316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Street over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Street over Latah 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Latah Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over Latah Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.