US Bridges

I-90 over Pelican Horn

Fair

Grant County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT SR 171 · Structure no. 0005833A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Pelican Horn is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 over Pelican Horn in Grant 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 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 10,080 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,589 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesPelican Horn
Location0.9 E JCT SR 171
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.10119, -119.30039
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,080 (2023)
Projected traffic12,589 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Pelican Horn built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Pelican Horn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 over Pelican Horn carry?

About 10,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Pelican Horn?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Pelican Horn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.