US Bridges

Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck.

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI E of Iss-Hobart RD · Structure no. 085597000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck. in King County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSycamore DR S.E.
CrossesIssaquah Ck.
Location0.2 MI E of Iss-Hobart RD
RouteCity Street 590
Coordinates47.51528, -122.02883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$753,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore DR S.E. 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 Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck. carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore DR S.E. over Issaquah Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.