US Bridges

Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 00.70 E SR 395 · Structure no. 085269000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street is a concrete slab carrying Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSprague Way S/B
CrossesErie Street
Location00.70 E SR 395
RouteCity Street 830
Coordinates47.65745, -117.39433
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2023)
Projected traffic925 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$770,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague Way S/B over Erie Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.