US Bridges

US 2 over W Airport DR

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 15.2 E Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0007317B0000000

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

About this bridge

US 2 over W Airport DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over W Airport DR 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 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 15,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,062 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 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 DR
Location15.2 E Lincoln CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.64275, -117.50092
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over W Airport DR built?

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

What condition is US 2 over W Airport DR 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 W Airport DR carry?

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

How long is US 2 over W Airport DR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over W Airport DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.