US Bridges

Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5

Fair

King County, Washington · 5.5 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007741R0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,885 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
13,457
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 13,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,531 by 2036. The structure is 2,885 ft (879.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpokane ST WB Lane
CrossesI-5
Location5.5 N JCT SR 900
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates47.57322, -122.31594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,885 ft (879.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,457 (2012)
Projected traffic21,531 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5 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 Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5 carry?

About 13,457 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5?

The structure is 2,885 ft (879.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spokane ST WB Lane over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.