US Bridges

284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake

Poor

King County, Washington · 0.6 MI S of SR-203 · Structure no. 080469000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake in King County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries284th Ave NE
CrossesSikes Lake
Location0.6 MI S of SR-203
RouteCounty Highway 67460
Coordinates47.67992, -121.96006
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$9.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does 284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 284th Ave NE over Sikes Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.