US Bridges

East Mercer Way over I-90

Good

King County, Washington · 5.7 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0013221A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,510
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mercer Way over I-90 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East Mercer Way over I-90 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 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 8,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesEast Mercer Way
CrossesI-90
Location5.7 E JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.57778, -122.20744
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,510 (2007)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Mercer Way over I-90 built?

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

What condition is East Mercer Way over I-90 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Mercer Way over I-90 carry?

About 8,510 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Mercer Way over I-90?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns East Mercer Way over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.