US Bridges

Road over Bolt Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.9 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001537

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Bolt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Bolt Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBolt Creek
Location0.9 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
Coordinates47.72681, -121.3384
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (1991)
Projected traffic171 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Bolt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Bolt 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Bolt Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over Bolt Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Bolt Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.