US Bridges

Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · .8 E of Highway 2 · Structure no. 083613000000000

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,964
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 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 2,964 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,586 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunset Highway
CrossesGeiger Boulevard
Location.8 E of Highway 2
RouteCity Street 4606
Coordinates47.64229, -117.48409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,964 (2023)
Projected traffic9,586 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard carry?

About 2,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Highway over Geiger Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.