9TH AVENUE
Carrying 9TH AVENUE over BEN GARNETT WAY
00.38 SOUTH I-90, Spokane, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 9TH AVENUE
The 9TH AVENUE bridge in Spokane, Washington carries 9TH AVENUE over BEN GARNETT WAY. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.6 meters (153 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,039 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 9TH AVENUE 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
- 1963
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.6 m (153 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,039 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 085319000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 9TH AVENUE 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 9TH AVENUE 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 9TH AVENUE?
9TH AVENUE in Spokane, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 9TH AVENUE inspected?
9TH AVENUE'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 6,039 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 9TH AVENUE 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 9TH AVENUE?
9TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 9TH AVENUE?
9TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 9TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
9TH AVENUE was built in 1963, making it 63 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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