US Bridges

I-90 over Medical Lake RD

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 5.6 E JCT SR 902 · Structure no. 0007903A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,409
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Medical Lake RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Medical Lake RD 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 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 11,409 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,699 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesMedical Lake RD
Location5.6 E JCT SR 902
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates47.56014, -117.60594
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,409 (2023)
Projected traffic13,699 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Medical Lake RD built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake RD carry?

About 11,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Medical Lake RD?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Medical Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.