US Bridges

I-90 over Yakima River

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 16.5 E JCT SR 906 · Structure no. 0005872A0000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Yakima River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-90 over Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 66 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 16,667 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,569 by 2039. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesYakima River
Location16.5 E JCT SR 906
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.23961, -121.17767
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,667 (2023)
Projected traffic21,569 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$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-90 over Yakima River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Yakima River carry?

About 16,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Yakima River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.