US Bridges

Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek

GoodPosted for load

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 MI N Starr RD · Structure no. 085761000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChatcolet Road
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.1 MI N Starr RD
RouteCounty Highway 572
Coordinates47.41686, -117.06664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatcolet Road over Rose 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chatcolet Road over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.