US Bridges

Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.1 E JCT US 195 · Structure no. 0008322B0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area 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 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 13,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,624 by 2039. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut-E Ramp
CrossesParking Area
Location1.1 E JCT US 195
RouteInterstate 90
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.65186, -117.43225
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,285 (2023)
Projected traffic15,624 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area built?

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

What condition is Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area 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 Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area carry?

About 13,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut-E Ramp over Parking Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.