US Bridges

I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.9 E JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0009973C0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
544 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,797 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,020 by 2039. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesE Fk Issaquah Creek
Location2.9 E JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.53708, -122.00964
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,797 (2023)
Projected traffic53,020 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$14 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek built?

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

What condition is I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek carry?

About 34,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over E Fk Issaquah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.