US Bridges

I-90 over Hills North RD

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 7.3 E JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 0005783B0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Hills North RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 over Hills North RD 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 10,614 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,725 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesHills North RD
Location7.3 E JCT SR 261
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.1915, -118.25778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,614 (2023)
Projected traffic11,725 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Hills North RD built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Hills North RD 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 I-90 over Hills North RD carry?

About 10,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Hills North RD?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Hills North RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.