US Bridges

SR 290 over Railroad

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 6.8 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0013496A0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 290 over Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 290 over Railroad in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,222 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 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
CrossesRailroad
Location6.8 E JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 290
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.68316, -117.27239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,220 (2023)
Projected traffic13,222 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 290 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 290 over Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 290 over Railroad carry?

About 10,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 290 over Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.