US Bridges

W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 15.3 E Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0009150C0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY 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 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 11,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,394 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW-W & E-E Ramps
CrossesSunset HWY
Location15.3 E Lincoln CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.64129, -117.50254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,033 (2024)
Projected traffic16,394 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY built?

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

What condition is W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY carry?

About 11,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns W-W & E-E Ramps over Sunset HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.