US Bridges

Tinkham RD over I-90

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 11.7 E JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0009217A0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tinkham RD over I-90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinkham RD over I-90 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTinkham RD
CrossesI-90
Location11.7 E JCT SR 202
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates47.41525, -121.58594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinkham RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tinkham RD over I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 71 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tinkham RD over I-90?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tinkham RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.