US Bridges

S Main ST over I-90

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 4.6 E JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0008386A0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST over I-90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Main ST over I-90 in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS Main ST
CrossesI-90
Location4.6 E JCT I-82
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.97111, -120.41333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2020)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Main ST over I-90 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main ST over I-90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Main ST over I-90 carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Main ST over I-90?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.