US Bridges

Road over Martin Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI W of 6710/230 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001545

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Martin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Martin Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 44 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.1 MI W of 6710/230 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 67102
Coordinates47.74875, -121.18145
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1995)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Road over Martin 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 2022.

How much traffic does Road over Martin Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Road over Martin Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Martin Creek?

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