US Bridges

Freya Street over BNSF Railway

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 00.68 N I -90 · Structure no. 088153000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,397
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freya Street over BNSF Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freya Street over BNSF Railway in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30,397 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFreya Street
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location00.68 N I -90
RouteCity Street 827
Coordinates47.66541, -117.35769
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,397 (2019)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freya Street over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freya Street over BNSF Railway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Freya Street over BNSF Railway carry?

About 30,397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freya Street over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Freya Street over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.