US Bridges

E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 4.6 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0018296A0000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,216 by 2034. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Francis Avenue
CrossesFuture US 395/RR/PED
Location4.6 N JCT I-90
RouteCity Street 395
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.71494, -117.36356
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 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2013)
Projected traffic21,216 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$17.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED 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 E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns E Francis Avenue over Future US 395/RR/PED?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.