US Bridges

Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 N. Nealey Road · Structure no. 088548000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCheney-Plaza Road
CrossesSanders Creek
Location0.1 N. Nealey Road
RouteCounty Highway 577
Coordinates47.33778, -117.53257
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$589,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cheney-Plaza Road over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.