Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway
FairKing County, Washington · Lake Tapps Pky @ E Valley · Structure no. 087563000000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 448 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,243
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway in King County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,243 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2039. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway carry?
About 17,243 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway?
The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Tapps Parkway over E Valley Highway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.