US Bridges

Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · US 2 at SR195 · Structure no. 085429000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,174
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 8,174 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Boulevard
CrossesInland Empire Way
LocationUS 2 at SR195
RouteCity Street 832
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.6505, -117.44467
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,174 (2018)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way carry?

About 8,174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Boulevard over Inland Empire Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.