US Bridges

N Bob Lee RD over I-90

Good

Adams County, Washington · 17.0 E JCT SR 261 · Structure no. 0008244C0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bob Lee RD over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bob Lee RD over I-90 in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2036. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN Bob Lee RD
CrossesI-90
Location17.0 E JCT SR 261
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.25869, -118.07967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2012)
Projected traffic986 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bob Lee RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bob Lee RD over I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does N Bob Lee RD over I-90 carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Bob Lee RD over I-90?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Bob Lee RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.