A full replacement of the Interstate 90 Exit 174 Hansen Road overpass is planned. Design work is underway. The overpass will remain closed until the new structure is in place in December 2026.
The bridge was closed on Jan. 17 due to safety concerns from deterioration. All I-90 Exit 174 ramps remain open. Detours are available using Exit 169 Hiawatha Valley Rd. east of Hansen Rd. and Exit 174.
Schedule
Design and environmental work are underway for this project.
February 2026: Design begins
June 2026: Demolition of old bridge
July 2026: Construction begins on new bridge
December 2026: Project complete, new bridge open to traffic
History
The Hansen Road bridge over Interstate 90 was closed to safety concerns after an inspection showed significant deterioration of the bridge deck and pier caps.
The bridge was built in 1958 and connects the community of Moses Lake on the north and south sides of I-90. In 2023, an inspection identified deterioration due to chloride contamination. Repairs to the deck were completed during the summer of 2023 and the frequency of inspections was increased from every two years to every year, then in 2025 inspections were scheduled for every 6 months due to continued deterioration.
Due to the deterioration of the bridge, there is no temporary fix to reopen the road. The community and travelers should plan for an extended closure until repairs are complete.
Stay connected
We recognize the importance of this bridge to the community, the effects this has on schedules and travel and will share updates as they develop.
A full replacement of the Interstate 90 Exit 174 Hansen Road overpass is planned. Design work is underway. The overpass will remain closed until the new structure is in place in December 2026.
The bridge was closed on Jan. 17 due to safety concerns from deterioration. All I-90 Exit 174 ramps remain open. Detours are available using Exit 169 Hiawatha Valley Rd. east of Hansen Rd. and Exit 174.
Schedule
Design and environmental work are underway for this project.
February 2026: Design begins
June 2026: Demolition of old bridge
July 2026: Construction begins on new bridge
December 2026: Project complete, new bridge open to traffic
History
The Hansen Road bridge over Interstate 90 was closed to safety concerns after an inspection showed significant deterioration of the bridge deck and pier caps.
The bridge was built in 1958 and connects the community of Moses Lake on the north and south sides of I-90. In 2023, an inspection identified deterioration due to chloride contamination. Repairs to the deck were completed during the summer of 2023 and the frequency of inspections was increased from every two years to every year, then in 2025 inspections were scheduled for every 6 months due to continued deterioration.
Due to the deterioration of the bridge, there is no temporary fix to reopen the road. The community and travelers should plan for an extended closure until repairs are complete.
Stay connected
We recognize the importance of this bridge to the community, the effects this has on schedules and travel and will share updates as they develop.
