US Bridges

I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R

Poor

King County, Washington · 9.2 E JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0009498E0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,876
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R in King County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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 18,876 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,733 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesS Fk Snoqualmie R
Location9.2 E JCT SR 202
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.42919, -121.62969
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,876 (2023)
Projected traffic25,733 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R carry?

About 18,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.