US Bridges

W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 W of Front ST · Structure no. 086295000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck in King County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Sunset Wy
CrossesIssaquah Ck
Location0.1 W of Front ST
RouteCity Street 590
Coordinates47.53019, -122.04006
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W. Sunset Wy over Issaquah Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.