US Bridges

US 395 over BNSF RR

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 6.8 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0017413A0000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 over BNSF RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 395 over BNSF RR in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,901 by 2039. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395
CrossesBNSF RR
Location6.8 N JCT I-90
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.74968, -117.3594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,253 (2023)
Projected traffic8,901 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 over BNSF RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 over BNSF RR carry?

About 6,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 395 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.