US Bridges

I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0008774D0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
879 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2039. The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 E-E Ramp
Crosses3rd Ave & I-90
Location0.9 E JCT US 2
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.652, -117.39406
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length879 ft (267.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,572 (2023)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$16.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90 built?

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

What condition is I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90 carry?

About 7,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90?

The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 E-E Ramp over 3rd Ave & I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.