US Bridges

Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.05 S Trent RD · Structure no. 079723000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan Road
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.05 S Trent RD
RouteCity Street 8017
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.69514, -117.19689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Road over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.