252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek
PoorPosted for loadKing County, Washington · 0.1 MI S Hobart-Iss Road · Structure no. 083305000000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 74 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is 252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 252 Ave SE Issaq over Issaquah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.