US Bridges

US 395 over BNSF RR

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 4.6 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0018496B0000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 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 prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US 395 over BNSF RR in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 6,253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2034. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 395
CrossesBNSF RR
Location4.6 N JCT I-90
RouteState Highway 395
Coordinates47.71803, -117.36222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,253 (2023)
Projected traffic7,480 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 October 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.