US Bridges

E Danekas RD over I-90

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 9.3 E JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 0005783D0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Danekas RD over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Danekas RD over I-90 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesE Danekas RD
CrossesI-90
Location9.3 E JCT SR 261
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.211, -118.22636
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2016)
Projected traffic527 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Danekas RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is E Danekas 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 E Danekas RD over I-90 carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Danekas RD over I-90?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Danekas RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.