US Bridges

E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 M N of Inglewood · Structure no. 083987000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch in King County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesE Lake Sammamish
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 M N of Inglewood
RouteCounty Highway 90100
Coordinates47.62783, -122.07022
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E Lake Sammamish over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.