US Bridges

Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 3.4 MI E of SR 203 · Structure no. 080881000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,877
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,877 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMt. View RD NE
CrossesCherry Creek
Location3.4 MI E of SR 203
RouteCounty Highway 89250
Coordinates47.75039, -121.91211
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,877 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$6.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. View RD NE over Cherry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek carry?

About 1,877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. View RD NE over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.