US Bridges

Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.3 MI S of SE May Vly RD · Structure no. 081947000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,368
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 21,368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIssq-Hobart RD SE
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI S of SE May Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 93690
Coordinates47.48031, -122.029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,368 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile 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 Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 21,368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Issq-Hobart RD SE over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.