US Bridges

I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.9 E JCT US 195 · Structure no. 0007954B0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
492 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 10,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,378 by 2039. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90 E-N Ramp
CrossesBrowne ST
Location1.9 E JCT US 195
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.65254, -117.41403
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,132 (2023)
Projected traffic12,378 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST carry?

About 10,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 E-N Ramp over Browne ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.