W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek
GoodKing County, Washington · NW Sam at State Park Ent · Structure no. 087065000000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns W Lk Sam Pkwy SE over Tibbetts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.