US Bridges

NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.6 MI E of SR-203 · Structure no. 082227000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNE Cherry Vly RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.6 MI E of SR-203
RouteCounty Highway 98950
Coordinates47.74339, -121.94161
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Cherry Vly RD 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 NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE Cherry Vly RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.