US Bridges

Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave)

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 2.1 E JCT SR 27 · Structure no. 000000NQ0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave) in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 65 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSullivan RD
CrossesSR 290 (trent Ave)
Location2.1 E JCT SR 27
RouteCity Street 8017
Coordinates47.69557, -117.1969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave) carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan RD over SR 290 (trent Ave)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.