US Bridges

US 2 over Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.7 E JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0013794A0000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,781
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 2 over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 47,781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,357 by 2039. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesSpokane River
Location0.7 E JCT I-90
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.662, -117.41114
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,781 (2023)
Projected traffic64,357 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Spokane River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Spokane River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Spokane River carry?

About 47,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Spokane River?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Spokane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.