US Bridges

I-90 over S Altamont ST

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 1.7 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0005453A0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,628
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over S Altamont ST is a concrete slab carrying I-90 over S Altamont ST in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 58,628 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,999 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesS Altamont ST
Location1.7 E JCT US 2
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.65396, -117.37558
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,628 (2023)
Projected traffic76,999 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over S Altamont ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over S Altamont ST 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 2024.

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

About 58,628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over S Altamont ST?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over S Altamont ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.