US Bridges

SR 290 over Railroad

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 6.8 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007438A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 290 over Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 290 over Railroad 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 10,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,222 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 290
CrossesRailroad
Location6.8 E JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 290
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.68307, -117.2723
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,220 (2023)
Projected traffic13,222 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 290 over Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 290 over Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 290 over Railroad carry?

About 10,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 290 over Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.