US Bridges

NE 116th Street over Sammamish River

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI W of SR-202 · Structure no. 087523000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 116th Street over Sammamish River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying NE 116th Street over Sammamish River in King County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 116th Street
CrossesSammamish River
Location0.5 MI W of SR-202
RouteCounty Highway 62760
Coordinates47.70411, -122.14358
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 116th Street over Sammamish River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 116th Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NE 116th Street over Sammamish River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 116th Street over Sammamish River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns NE 116th Street over Sammamish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.