US Bridges

I-90 over Richards RD

Good

King County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0008190A0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Richards RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Richards RD in King County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 69,741 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,036 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesRichards RD
Location0.2 E JCT I-405
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.58011, -122.16933
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,741 (2023)
Projected traffic107,036 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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$9.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Richards RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Richards RD 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 May 2023.

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

About 69,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Richards RD?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Richards RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.