US Bridges

I-90 over Doerschlag RD

Poor

Lincoln County, Washington · 3.6 E Adams CO · Structure no. 0008244E0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Doerschlag RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Doerschlag RD in Lincoln 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 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 10,667 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,821 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesDoerschlag RD
Location3.6 E Adams CO
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.29814, -118.02536
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,667 (2023)
Projected traffic10,821 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Doerschlag RD built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Doerschlag 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 Doerschlag RD carry?

About 10,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Doerschlag RD?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Doerschlag RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.