US Bridges

US 2 over W Airport Drive

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 15.2 E Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0007317A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over W Airport Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over W Airport Drive in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 15,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,062 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesW Airport Drive
Location15.2 E Lincoln CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.64259, -117.50112
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,318 (2023)
Projected traffic19,062 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over W Airport Drive built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over W Airport Drive 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US 2 over W Airport Drive carry?

About 15,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over W Airport Drive?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over W Airport Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.