US Bridges

N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI W of E Lk Samm Pkw · Structure no. 086297000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek 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 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN.W.Sammamish Road
CrossesIssaquah Creek
Location0.2 MI W of E Lk Samm Pkw
RouteCity Street 590
Coordinates47.552, -122.04789
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek built?

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

What condition is N.W.Sammamish Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns N.W.Sammamish Road over Issaquah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.