US Bridges

I-90 over Yellowstone RD

Poor

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.3 E King CO · Structure no. 0008447B0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Yellowstone RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Yellowstone RD in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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 17,215 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,373 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesYellowstone RD
Location0.3 E King CO
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.41869, -121.41055
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,215 (2023)
Projected traffic21,373 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$11.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Yellowstone RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Yellowstone RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Yellowstone RD carry?

About 17,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Yellowstone RD?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Yellowstone RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.