US Bridges

SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0008774C0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
519 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2039. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 290 W-W Ramp
Crosses3rd Ave & W-E Ramp
Location0.1 E JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 290
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.65336, -117.39261
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,172 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$9.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp carry?

About 6,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 W-W Ramp over 3rd Ave & W-E Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.