US Bridges

I-90 over Yakima River

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 24.1 E JCT SR 906 · Structure no. 0000267A0000000

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Yakima River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying I-90 over Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 108 years old, older 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 17,681 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,727 by 2039. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesYakima River
Location24.1 E JCT SR 906
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.18619, -121.04361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,681 (2023)
Projected traffic22,727 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is I-90 over Yakima River 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 Yakima River carry?

About 17,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Yakima River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.