US Bridges

SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.4 MI W of Iss-Hobart RD · Structure no. 088135000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,279
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,279 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSE May Valley RD
CrossesIssaquah Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Iss-Hobart RD
RouteCounty Highway 98921
Coordinates47.48189, -122.0335
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,279 (2020)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek carry?

About 4,279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SE May Valley RD over Issaquah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.