US Bridges

Thorp HWY over I-90

Fair

Kittitas County, Washington · 15.2 E JCT SR 970 · Structure no. 0007830A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,925
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorp HWY over I-90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorp HWY over I-90 in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesThorp HWY
CrossesI-90
Location15.2 E JCT SR 970
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.05395, -120.66631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorp HWY over I-90 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorp HWY over I-90 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thorp HWY over I-90 carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thorp HWY over I-90?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Thorp HWY over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.