US Bridges

I-90 over Wilson Creek

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 3.1 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0008200F0000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 over Wilson Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 15,658 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,097 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3.1 E JCT US 97
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates46.975, -120.54667
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,658 (2023)
Projected traffic19,097 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-90 over Wilson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-90 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 15,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.