US Bridges

SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI N of I-90 · Structure no. 079629000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,809
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,809 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,490 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE North Bend Way
CrossesKimball Creek
Location0.5 MI N of I-90
RouteCounty Highway 86910
Coordinates47.50977, -121.81971
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,809 (2019)
Projected traffic10,490 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE North Bend Way over Kimball 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek carry?

About 5,809 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SE North Bend Way over Kimball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.