US Bridges

Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave)

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT US 195 · Structure no. 0008322D0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave) 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 7,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,039 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFourth-E Ramp
CrossesCity Street (4th Ave)
Location1.2 E JCT US 195
RouteInterstate 90
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.65231, -117.4286
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,474 (2023)
Projected traffic8,039 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave) built?

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

What condition is Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave) 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 Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave) carry?

About 7,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth-E Ramp over City Street (4th Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.