US Bridges

Jay Avenue over Drainage

FairPosted for load

Spokane County, Washington · Country Homes · Structure no. 082454000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jay Avenue over Drainage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jay Avenue over Drainage in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJay Avenue
CrossesDrainage
LocationCountry Homes
RouteCounty Highway 2114
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.73993, -117.41987
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jay Avenue over Drainage built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jay Avenue over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jay Avenue over Drainage carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Jay Avenue over Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jay Avenue over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.