Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB
PoorSpokane County, Washington · 0.69 East SR 395 · Structure no. 085270000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,658
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 8,658 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB carry?
About 8,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Sprague Avenue over Sprague Way SB?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.