US Bridges

SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1.2 MI W of SR-169 · Structure no. 081889000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 424th ST
CrossesNewaukum Creek
Location1.2 MI W of SR-169
RouteCounty Highway 31240
Coordinates47.221, -122.03228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2020)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 424th ST over Newaukum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.