Sprague Avenue over Erie Street
FairSpokane County, Washington · 00.70 East SR 395 · Structure no. 085271000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,079
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprague Avenue over Erie Street is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprague Avenue over Erie Street 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 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 11,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Erie Street built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sprague Avenue 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 Avenue over Erie Street carry?
About 11,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sprague Avenue over Erie Street?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Sprague Avenue over Erie Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.