US Bridges

SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 0016611F0000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,212
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,898 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 244th ST
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.1 S JCT SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.41439, -122.01572
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,212 (2005)
Projected traffic2,898 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 244th ST over Taylor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek carry?

About 2,212 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SE 244th ST over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.