US Bridges

I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R

Poor

King County, Washington · 7.3 E JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0009576C0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R is a prestressed concrete continuous 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2039. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesS Fk Snoqualmie R
Location7.3 E JCT SR 202
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.44267, -121.67169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2023)
Projected traffic519 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$6 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 356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over S Fk Snoqualmie R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.