US Bridges

Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 9.1 MI N of I-90 · Structure no. 088795000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLk Dorothy RD SE
CrossesBig Blowout Creek
Location9.1 MI N of I-90
RouteCounty Highway 98990
Coordinates47.51741, -121.61033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lk Dorothy RD SE over Big Blowout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.