US Bridges

Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1.5 I NE of SR202 · Structure no. 089385000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTokul Road SE
CrossesTokul Creek
Location1.5 I NE of SR202
RouteCounty Highway 87590
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.55624, -121.8186
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tokul Road SE over Tokul 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tokul Road SE over Tokul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.