US Bridges

98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1.5 MI N Central W · Structure no. 085561000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries98 Ave NE
CrossesForbes Creek
Location1.5 MI N Central W
RouteCity Street 625
Coordinates47.69833, -122.20667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 98 Ave NE over Forbes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.