US Bridges

Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI W of Front ST S · Structure no. 087063000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewport Way S.W.
CrossesIssaquah Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Front ST S
RouteCity Street 590
Coordinates47.5275, -122.03842
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$14.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Way S.W. over Issaquah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.