US Bridges

Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street

Good

King County, Washington · 4th Ave S & Spokane ST Vi · Structure no. 088431000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,041 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street in King County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesOff Ramp 4th Ave
CrossesSouth Spokane Street
Location4th Ave S & Spokane ST Vi
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.69972, -122.36611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,041 ft (317.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic32,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$37.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street?

The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Off Ramp 4th Ave over South Spokane Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.