US Bridges

Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.25 S Ssh No 290 · Structure no. 081238000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
679 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2042. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFancher Road
CrossesRailroad Ave & BNSF
Location0.25 S Ssh No 290
RouteCity Street 1314
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.67183, -117.3253
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fancher Road over Railroad Ave & BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.