US Bridges

NE 124th ST over Sammamish River

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI W of SR-202 · Structure no. 087189000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 124th ST over Sammamish River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 124th ST over Sammamish River in King County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 124th ST
CrossesSammamish River
Location0.5 MI W of SR-202
RouteCounty Highway 96830
Coordinates47.71126, -122.14318
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 124th ST over Sammamish River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 124th ST over Sammamish River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 124th ST over Sammamish River carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 124th ST over Sammamish River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns NE 124th ST over Sammamish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.