72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek
GoodKing County, Washington · 0.25 MI E of SR-181 · Structure no. 088997000000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72nd Avenue South over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is 72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd Avenue South over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.