US Bridges

I-90 over Rainier Ave

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0013190A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Rainier Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-90 over Rainier Ave in King County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 56,847 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,006 by 2039. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesRainier Ave
Location0.6 E JCT I-5
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.59056, -122.30803
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,847 (2023)
Projected traffic86,006 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Rainier Ave built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Rainier Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Rainier Ave carry?

About 56,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Rainier Ave?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Rainier Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.