US Bridges

US 395 over Whitworth Drive

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.3 N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0012781A0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Whitworth Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 395 over Whitworth Drive in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 29,166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,993 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesWhitworth Drive
Location1.3 N JCT US 2
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.758, -117.40853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,166 (2023)
Projected traffic36,993 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Whitworth Drive built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over Whitworth Drive 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 395 over Whitworth Drive carry?

About 29,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Whitworth Drive?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Whitworth Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.