US Bridges

I-90 EB over Humpback Creek

Poor

King County, Washington · 17.5 E JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 002000170000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Humpback Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-90 EB over Humpback Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 53 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,894 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,526 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesHumpback Creek
Location17.5 E JCT SR 202
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.39333, -121.47333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,894 (2023)
Projected traffic25,526 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 EB over Humpback Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-90 EB over Humpback Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 EB over Humpback Creek carry?

About 18,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Humpback Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-90 EB over Humpback Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.