US Bridges

Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 1.65 N of I-90 · Structure no. 085146000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,869
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds is a concrete arch - deck carrying Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 70 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,869 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2044. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreene Street
CrossesSpokane River Local Rds
Location1.65 N of I-90
RouteCity Street 802
Coordinates47.67834, -117.36373
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,869 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds carry?

About 17,869 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Greene Street over Spokane River Local Rds?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.