US Bridges

US 395 over Dragoon CR

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 13.4 N JCT US 395 Spur · Structure no. 0004029A0000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Dragoon CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 395 over Dragoon CR in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 74 years old, older 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 11,508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,952 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesDragoon CR
Location13.4 N JCT US 395 Spur
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates47.95358, -117.48778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,508 (2023)
Projected traffic13,952 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Dragoon CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 395 over Dragoon CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over Dragoon CR carry?

About 11,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Dragoon CR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Dragoon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.