US Bridges

Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI E of Highland DR · Structure no. 086086000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek is a concrete frame carrying Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlack Nugget RD
CrossesN Fork Issaquah Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Highland DR
RouteCounty Highway 83500
Coordinates47.55036, -122.02186
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$608,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek 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 Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Black Nugget RD over N Fork Issaquah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.