US Bridges

I-90 over Raging River

Good

King County, Washington · 7.5 E JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0009823B0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
393 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,235 by 2039. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 55 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
Coordinates47.51881, -121.92525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,252 (2023)
Projected traffic47,235 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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$10.1 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Raging River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.