US Bridges

NE 90th ST over Sammamish River

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI W of SR-202 · Structure no. 087126000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 90th ST over Sammamish River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 90th ST over Sammamish River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,100 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 90th ST
CrossesSammamish River
Location0.5 MI W of SR-202
RouteCity Street 1065
Coordinates47.68219, -122.133
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2019)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2043
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$13.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 90th ST over Sammamish River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 90th ST over Sammamish River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NE 90th ST over Sammamish River carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 90th ST over Sammamish River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns NE 90th ST over Sammamish River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.