US Bridges

Sullivan RD over I-90

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 2.0 E JCT SR 27 · Structure no. 0012818A0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,662
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan RD over I-90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan RD over I-90 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 34,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,474 by 2038. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSullivan RD
CrossesI-90
Location2.0 E JCT SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.66892, -117.19664
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,662 (2016)
Projected traffic47,474 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan RD over I-90 built?

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

What condition is Sullivan RD over I-90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sullivan RD over I-90 carry?

About 34,662 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan RD over I-90?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.