US Bridges

Valley Chapel RD over Rock Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 2.0 S. Elder RD · Structure no. 087585000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Chapel RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Valley Chapel RD over Rock Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesValley Chapel RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.0 S. Elder RD
RouteCounty Highway 5104
Coordinates47.4953, -117.32304
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Chapel RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Chapel RD over Rock 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 September 2024.

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

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

How long is Valley Chapel RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Chapel RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.