Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek
FairPosted for loadKing County, Washington · 0.12 MI SE of SR-522 · Structure no. 081042000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Beach Drive NE over Mcaleer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.