US Bridges

Havana Street over BNSF Railway

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 0.2N of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 088513000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Havana Street over BNSF Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Havana Street over BNSF Railway in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2044. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHavana Street
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location0.2N of Broadway Ave
RouteCity Street 855
Coordinates47.66754, -117.34683
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,335 (2019)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Havana Street over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Havana Street over BNSF Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Havana Street over BNSF Railway carry?

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Havana Street over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Havana Street over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.