Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek
Spokane County, Washington · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Starr Road over South Fork Rock Creek in Spokane County, Washington, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 21 of the 309 inventoried bridges in Spokane County rated poor (6.8%); 21 (6.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 06.0E Fairfield |
| NBI structure number | 084831000000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Spokane County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-90 over S Havana St | 1957 | 62,117 | Fair |
| I-90 over S Altamont St | 1957 | 58,628 | Good |
| I-90 over Sprague Ave | 2000 | 51,385 | Fair |
| I-90 over UPRR | 2000 | 51,385 | Good |
| I-90 over Sprague Ave | 2001 | 51,385 | Good |
| I-90 over UPRR | 2001 | 51,385 | Good |
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