US Bridges

I-90 over SR 26

Fair

Grant County, Washington · 0.4 E Kittitas CO · Structure no. 0006603A0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over SR 26 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-90 over SR 26 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9,077 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,090 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesSR 26
Location0.4 E Kittitas CO
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates46.94494, -119.96206
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,077 (2023)
Projected traffic11,090 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over SR 26 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over SR 26 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 over SR 26 carry?

About 9,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over SR 26?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over SR 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.