US Bridges

Valley Chapel RD over Spangle Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 1.0 S Elder Rd. · Structure no. 087601000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Chapel RD over Spangle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Valley Chapel RD over Spangle Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesValley Chapel RD
CrossesSpangle Creek
Location1.0 S Elder Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 5104
Coordinates47.5011, -117.34339
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2020)
Projected traffic591 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Chapel RD over Spangle Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Chapel RD over Spangle 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 Spangle Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Valley Chapel RD over Spangle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Chapel RD over Spangle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.