US Bridges

SR 290 over 2nd Ave

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0009622A0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 290 over 2nd Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 290 over 2nd Ave in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 290
Crosses2nd Ave
Location0.2 E JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 290
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.65431, -117.39158
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,681 (2023)
Projected traffic9,243 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 290 over 2nd Ave built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 290 over 2nd Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 290 over 2nd Ave carry?

About 7,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 290 over 2nd Ave?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 over 2nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.