US Bridges

Washington Street over N. Channel Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.85 N of I-90 · Structure no. 086015000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,965
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over N. Channel Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over N. Channel Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 19,965 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2039. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesN. Channel Spokane River
Location0.85 N of I-90
RouteCity Street 809
Coordinates47.66333, -117.4179
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,965 (2023)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over N. 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 N. Channel Spokane River carry?

About 19,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over N. Channel Spokane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.