US Bridges

I-90 over West Canal

Poor

Grant County, Washington · 12.3 E JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0007386C0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,896
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over West Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 over West Canal in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,896 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,073 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesWest Canal
Location12.3 E JCT SR 26
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.08754, -119.85649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,896 (2023)
Projected traffic7,073 by 2039
Trucks28%
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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over West Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over West Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over West Canal carry?

About 5,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over West Canal?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over West Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.