US Bridges

Redmond Way over Sammamish R

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.5 MI E JCT I-405 · Structure no. 000000OW0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redmond Way over Sammamish R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Redmond Way over Sammamish R in King County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,100 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRedmond Way
CrossesSammamish R
Location2.5 MI E JCT I-405
RouteCity Street 908
Coordinates47.67339, -122.13253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic35,100 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redmond Way over Sammamish R built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redmond Way over Sammamish R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Redmond Way over Sammamish R carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Redmond Way over Sammamish R?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Redmond Way over Sammamish R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.