US Bridges

I-90 over Yakima River

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.4 E JCT SR 970 · Structure no. 0007582B0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,717
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 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 14,717 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,248 by 2039. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesYakima River
Location0.4 E JCT SR 970
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.18023, -120.8973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,717 (2023)
Projected traffic18,248 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$7.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Yakima River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Yakima River 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 October 2024.

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

About 14,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Yakima River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.