US Bridges

Argonne Road over Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 0.6 N Trent Road · Structure no. 087205000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,264
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argonne Road over Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Argonne Road over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 32,264 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,460 by 2041. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesArgonne Road
CrossesSpokane River
Location0.6 N Trent Road
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates47.68931, -117.28271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,264 (2019)
Projected traffic46,460 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Argonne Road over Spokane River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argonne Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Argonne Road over Spokane River carry?

About 32,264 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Argonne Road over Spokane River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Argonne Road over Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.