US Bridges

I-90 over Game Crossing

Poor

King County, Washington · 1.3 E JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 0009900A0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Game Crossing is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 over Game Crossing in King County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 33,803 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,850 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesGame Crossing
Location1.3 E JCT SR 18
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.51108, -121.85634
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,803 (2023)
Projected traffic45,850 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Game Crossing built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Game Crossing 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Game Crossing carry?

About 33,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Game Crossing?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Game Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.