US Bridges

North Mercer Way over I-90

Good

King County, Washington · 5.0 E JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0013221B0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,922
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mercer Way over I-90 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Mercer Way over I-90 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2036. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 148 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Mercer Way
CrossesI-90
Location5.0 E JCT SR 900
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.57856, -122.21289
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,922 (2002)
Projected traffic5,108 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Mercer Way over I-90 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,922 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Mercer Way over I-90?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns North Mercer Way over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.