US Bridges

Thor ST over I-90

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 2.3 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0005453C0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thor ST over I-90 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thor ST over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 19,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,286 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThor ST
CrossesI-90
Location2.3 E JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.65378, -117.36039
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,798 (2021)
Projected traffic28,286 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thor ST over I-90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thor ST over I-90 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 2024.

How much traffic does Thor ST over I-90 carry?

About 19,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thor ST over I-90?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Thor ST over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.