US Bridges

US 195 over I-90

FairPosted for load

Spokane County, Washington · 29.0 N Whitman CO · Structure no. 0007094A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 195 over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 195 over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,749 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,912 by 2039. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 195
CrossesI-90
Location29.0 N Whitman CO
RouteU.S. Route 195
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.64644, -117.45108
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,749 (2023)
Projected traffic6,912 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 195 over I-90 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 195 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 195 over I-90 carry?

About 5,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 195 over I-90?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 195 over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.