US Bridges

US 2 over I-90

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 16.3 E Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0006875A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 10,477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,801 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesI-90
Location16.3 E Lincoln CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.63364, -117.48056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,477 (2023)
Projected traffic12,801 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over I-90 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over I-90 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over I-90 carry?

About 10,477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over I-90?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.