US Bridges

Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek

Poor

King County, Washington · 6.2 MI NE of Kelly RD · Structure no. 079748000000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 78 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesStossel Ck RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of Kelly RD
RouteCounty Highway 88810
Coordinates47.77161, -121.85072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$864,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Stossel Ck RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.