US Bridges

I-90 over Raging River

Poor

King County, Washington · 7.5 E JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0009823A0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Raging River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Raging River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 31,252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,235 by 2039. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesRaging River
Location7.5 E JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.51844, -121.92531
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,252 (2023)
Projected traffic47,235 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$12.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Raging River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Raging River 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 over Raging River carry?

About 31,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Raging River?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Raging River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.