SPOKANE FALLS BLVD
Carrying SPOKANE FALLS BLVD over SPOKANE RIVER
0.2 W JCT OLD SR 290 SPU, Spokane, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPOKANE FALLS BLVD
The SPOKANE FALLS BLVD bridge in Spokane, Washington carries SPOKANE FALLS BLVD over SPOKANE RIVER. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 151.2 meters (496 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,582 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPOKANE FALLS BLVD compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 151.2 m (496 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.1 m (73 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,582 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0016214A0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPOKANE FALLS BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SPOKANE FALLS BLVD against other structures in Spokane and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SPOKANE FALLS BLVD?
SPOKANE FALLS BLVD in Spokane, Washington has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPOKANE FALLS BLVD inspected?
SPOKANE FALLS BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,582 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SPOKANE FALLS BLVD?
SPOKANE FALLS BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPOKANE FALLS BLVD?
SPOKANE FALLS BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SPOKANE FALLS BLVD and does age affect safety?
SPOKANE FALLS BLVD was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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