US Bridges

Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 00.61 E SR 395 · Structure no. 085341000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,646
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSprague Way N/B
Crosses2nd Avenue
Location00.61 E SR 395
RouteCity Street 833
Coordinates47.65462, -117.39782
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2023)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue built?

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

What condition is Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue 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 N/B over 2nd Avenue carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague Way N/B over 2nd Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.