US Bridges

Warden Rd/Road U over I-90

Good

Grant County, Washington · 9.5 E JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 0007867C0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warden Rd/Road U over I-90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warden Rd/Road U over I-90 in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWarden Rd/Road U
CrossesI-90
Location9.5 E JCT SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.08544, -119.04472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warden Rd/Road U over I-90 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warden Rd/Road U 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Warden Rd/Road U over I-90 carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Warden Rd/Road U over I-90?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warden Rd/Road U over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.