Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way
GoodSpokane County, Washington · 0.48 S of I-90 · Structure no. 085322000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Cliff Avenue over Ben Garnett Way?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.