US Bridges

SR 290 over 2nd Ave

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0009622C0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 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 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 7,681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 290
Crosses2nd Ave
Location0.2 E JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates47.65447, -117.39303
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$2.1 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 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 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 over 2nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.