US Bridges

Lake Wa Blvd over May Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.2 Miles SW I-405 Exit 7 · Structure no. 086322000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,478
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Wa Blvd over May Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Wa Blvd over May 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 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 5,478 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Wa Blvd
CrossesMay Creek
Location0.2 Miles SW I-405 Exit 7
RouteCity Street 1171
Coordinates47.52971, -122.20137
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,478 (2023)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Wa Blvd over May Creek built?

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

What condition is Lake Wa Blvd over May 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Wa Blvd over May Creek carry?

About 5,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lake Wa Blvd over May Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Wa Blvd over May Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.