US Bridges

I-90 over Damon RD

Fair

Adams County, Washington · 10.3 E Grant CO · Structure no. 0009185A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,018
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Damon RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Damon RD in Adams County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 6,018 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesDamon RD
Location10.3 E Grant CO
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.086, -118.76467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,018 (2023)
Projected traffic7,010 by 2039
Trucks23%
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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Damon RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Damon 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 February 2024.

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

About 6,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Damon RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Damon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.