US Bridges

Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.6 MI E of SR-169 · Structure no. 080496000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,189
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesVeazie-Cumberland
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.6 MI E of SR-169
RouteCounty Highway 93655
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25369, -121.95244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2019)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek carry?

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Veazie-Cumberland over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.