US Bridges

E Broadway Ave over I-90

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 4.9 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0013050A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,367
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Broadway Ave over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Broadway Ave over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,956 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Broadway Ave
CrossesI-90
Location4.9 E JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.6638, -117.31214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,367 (2021)
Projected traffic21,956 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$13.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Broadway Ave over I-90 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Broadway Ave 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 E Broadway Ave over I-90 carry?

About 15,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Broadway Ave over I-90?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns E Broadway Ave over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.