US Bridges

Sherman ST over I-90

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.4 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0008611A0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman ST over I-90 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherman ST over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,725 by 2036. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSherman ST
CrossesI-90
Location0.4 E JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.65194, -117.40314
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2011)
Projected traffic10,725 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman ST over I-90 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman ST over I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sherman ST over I-90 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sherman ST over I-90?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman ST over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.