US Bridges

Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River

PoorPosted for load

King County, Washington · 0.7 MI NE of SR-202 · Structure no. 084357000000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
386 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,458
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River is a steel truss - thru carrying Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 104 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook Way SE
CrossesSnoqualmie River
Location0.7 MI NE of SR-202
RouteCounty Highway 87430
Coordinates47.52667, -121.81231
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2019)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$9.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Way SE over Snoqualmie River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.