US Bridges

I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R

Poor

King County, Washington · 21.2 E JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0008916A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 17,601 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,754 by 2039. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesSo Fk Snoqulmie R
Location21.2 E JCT SR 202
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.42919, -121.42139
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,601 (2023)
Projected traffic23,754 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$12.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R built?

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

What condition is I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R carry?

About 17,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over So Fk Snoqulmie R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.