US Bridges

Road over Burns Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.24 MI S of 68/6835 JCT · Structure no. 060506000003008

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Burns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Burns Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBurns Creek
Location0.24 MI S of 68/6835 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 68350
Coordinates47.65438, -121.28555
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1992)
Projected traffic90 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 Burns Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Burns 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Burns Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Road over Burns Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Burns Creek?

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