US Bridges

Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2 W JCT Old SR 290 Spu · Structure no. 0016214A0000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
496 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,582
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,847 by 2044. The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpokane Falls Blvd
CrossesSpokane River
Location0.2 W JCT Old SR 290 Spu
RouteCity Street 805
Coordinates47.66187, -117.40108
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length496 ft (151.1 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,582 (2019)
Projected traffic23,847 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spokane Falls Blvd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River carry?

About 9,582 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River?

The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Spokane Falls Blvd over Spokane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.