US Bridges

Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.75 N of I-90 · Structure no. 085308000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,678
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,678 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesS. Channel Spokane River
Location0.75 N of I-90
RouteCity Street 808
Coordinates47.66111, -117.41824
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,678 (2023)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River carry?

About 11,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over S. Channel Spokane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.