US Bridges

Lindeke ST over I-90

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 1.5 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0006896B0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindeke ST over I-90 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindeke ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2036. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLindeke ST
CrossesI-90
Location1.5 E JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.64562, -117.45255
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2012)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindeke ST over I-90 built?

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

What condition is Lindeke 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 2023.

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

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lindeke ST over I-90?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lindeke ST over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.