US Bridges

Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie

Good

King County, Washington · I90 East Exit 42 · Structure no. 060505000032683

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTinkham Road
CrossesS.Fk. Snoqualmie
LocationI90 East Exit 42
RouteFederal Lands Road 55000
Coordinates47.41492, -121.58706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie built?

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

What condition is Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie 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 2021.

How much traffic does Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tinkham Road over S.Fk. Snoqualmie?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.