I-90 over W Sparks Rd
Kittitas County, Washington · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-90 over W Sparks Rd in Kittitas County, Washington, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17,108 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 145 of the 313 inventoried bridges in Kittitas County rated fair (46.3%); 35 (11.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete frame |
| Length | about 30 ft |
| Location | 14.3 E Jct SR 906 |
| NBI structure number | 0009806B0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kittitas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-90 over Coal Creek | 1928 | 18,069 | Fair |
| I-90 over Coal Creek | 1956 | 18,069 | Poor |
| I-90 over Animal Crossing | 2010 | 18,069 | Good |
| I-90 over Animal Crossing | 2012 | 18,069 | Good |
| I-90 over Gold Creek | 2011 | 18,069 | Fair |
| I-90 over Gold Creek | 2012 | 18,069 | Good |
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