US Bridges

SR 902 over I-90

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007768A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 902 over I-90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 902 over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2039. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 902
CrossesI-90
LocationJCT I-90
RouteState Highway 902
Coordinates47.50415, -117.69176
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2023)
Projected traffic2,179 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 902 over I-90 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 902 over I-90 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 902 over I-90 carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 902 over I-90?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 902 over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.