US Bridges

Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes

Good

King County, Washington · 23900 Lakeside Blvd E · Structure no. 088228000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes in King County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeside Blvd E
CrossesKent Lakes
Location23900 Lakeside Blvd E
RouteCity Street 615
Coordinates47.38768, -122.25976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic670 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Blvd E over Kent Lakes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.