US Bridges

Freya Way over Sirr (uprr)

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 00.13 N SR290 · Structure no. 085241000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
783 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
28,557
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freya Way over Sirr (uprr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freya Way over Sirr (uprr) in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 28,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2044. The structure is 783 ft (238.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreya Way
CrossesSirr (uprr)
Location00.13 N SR290
RouteCity Street 819
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.66986, -117.36228
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length783 ft (238.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,557 (2019)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$46.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freya Way over Sirr (uprr) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Freya Way over Sirr (uprr) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Freya Way over Sirr (uprr) carry?

About 28,557 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Freya Way over Sirr (uprr)?

The structure is 783 ft (238.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Freya Way over Sirr (uprr)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.