US Bridges

M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary

Good

King County, Washington · 9.81 MI N of I-90 · Structure no. 089121000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary in King County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesM Fork RD NF-5600
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location9.81 MI N of I-90
RouteCounty Highway 98990
Coordinates47.5393, -121.56474
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary 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 M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns M Fork RD NF-5600 over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.