US Bridges

Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.5 S Elder Rd. · Structure no. 086210000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesValley Chapel RD
CrossesLatah Creek
Location1.5 S Elder Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 5104
Coordinates47.49611, -117.33374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2024)
Projected traffic268 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Chapel RD over Latah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Chapel RD over Latah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.