US Bridges

US 2 over W-W Ramp

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 15.3 E Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0009150B0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over W-W Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 2 over W-W Ramp in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,062 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesW-W Ramp
Location15.3 E Lincoln CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.6417, -117.49839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,318 (2023)
Projected traffic19,062 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over W-W Ramp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over W-W 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over W-W Ramp carry?

About 15,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over W-W Ramp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over W-W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.