US Bridges

US 395 over Little Spokane R

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT US 395 Spur · Structure no. 0014237A0000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
842 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over Little Spokane R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 395 over Little Spokane R in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2039. The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesLittle Spokane R
Location0.2 N JCT US 395 Spur
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.78364, -117.40469
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length842 ft (256.6 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2023)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$33.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over Little Spokane R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over Little Spokane R 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over Little Spokane R carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over Little Spokane R?

The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over Little Spokane R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.