US Bridges

NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park

Good

King County, Washington · NE Lake Washington Blvd · Structure no. 087396000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,267
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park is a concrete continuous frame carrying NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park in King County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,267 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,834 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Lk Wash. Blvd
CrossesMeydenbauer Beach Park
LocationNE Lake Washington Blvd
RouteCity Street 757
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.61208, -122.211
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,267 (2022)
Projected traffic7,834 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park carry?

About 6,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NE Lk Wash. Blvd over Meydenbauer Beach Park?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.