US Bridges

E Wellesley Ave over Railroad

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 4.4 E JCT SR 27 · Structure no. 0007107B0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,807
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Wellesley Ave over Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying E Wellesley Ave over Railroad 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 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 5,807 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,856 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Wellesley Ave
CrossesRailroad
Location4.4 E JCT SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.70092, -117.14703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,807 (2001)
Projected traffic8,856 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Wellesley Ave over Railroad built?

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

What condition is E Wellesley Ave over Railroad 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 E Wellesley Ave over Railroad carry?

About 5,807 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E Wellesley Ave over Railroad?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E Wellesley Ave over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.