US Bridges

US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 4.8 E JCT SR 291 · Structure no. 0016720C0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,954
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,954 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,821 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2 W-S Ramp
CrossesFarwell RD
Location4.8 E JCT SR 291
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.77303, -117.37146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,954 (2023)
Projected traffic3,821 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD carry?

About 2,954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 W-S Ramp over Farwell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.