US Bridges

I-90 over Wolfe Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 2.5 E JCT SR 906 · Structure no. 0017852H0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Wolfe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 over Wolfe Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,069 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,265 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location2.5 E JCT SR 906
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.3676, -121.37241
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,069 (2023)
Projected traffic22,265 by 2039
Trucks21%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Wolfe Creek 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 2021.

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

About 18,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.