US Bridges

N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck.

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI S of I-90 · Structure no. 085477000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck. in King County, Washington. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN.W.Gilman Blvd.
CrossesIssaquah Ck.
Location0.5 MI S of I-90
RouteCity Street 590
Coordinates47.54211, -122.04419
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2019)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck. carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck.?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N.W.Gilman Blvd. over Issaquah Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.