US Bridges

E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1.3 E JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0019040B0000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,255 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Lake Sammamish
CrossesN Fork Issaquah Creek
Location1.3 E JCT SR 900
RouteCity Street 90
Coordinates47.54253, -122.03575
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2015)
Projected traffic60,255 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns E Lake Sammamish over N Fork Issaquah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.