US Bridges

I-90 over Front Street

Good

King County, Washington · 1.3 E JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0008573F0000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Front Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Front Street in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 32,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,154 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesFront Street
Location1.3 E JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.54075, -122.03633
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,550 (2023)
Projected traffic50,154 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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$7.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Front Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-90 over Front Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 over Front Street carry?

About 32,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Front Street?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Front Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.