US Bridges

I-90 over Game Crossing

Good

King County, Washington · 3.1 E JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 0009900F0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Game Crossing is a steel culvert 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 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 26,372 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,814 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesGame Crossing
Location3.1 E JCT SR 18
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.50456, -121.82307
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,372 (2023)
Projected traffic34,814 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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$998,000 (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 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 May 2023.

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

About 26,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Game Crossing?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns I-90 over Game Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.