US Bridges

Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.8 MI N of SR-202 · Structure no. 080200000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSnoqualmie Rvr RD
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.8 MI N of SR-202
RouteCounty Highway 67850
Coordinates47.59175, -121.927
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Snoqualmie Rvr RD over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.