US Bridges

Schoessler RD over I-90

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 4.4 E JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 0005783A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoessler RD over I-90 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schoessler RD over I-90 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2039. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoessler RD
CrossesI-90
Location4.4 E JCT SR 261
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.16241, -118.30067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2019)
Projected traffic203 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoessler RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoessler RD over I-90 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Schoessler RD over I-90 carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schoessler RD over I-90?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Schoessler RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.