US Bridges

Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · M.P. 5.6 Vashon HWY SW · Structure no. 082407000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,818
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVashon HWY SW
CrossesJudd Creek
LocationM.P. 5.6 Vashon HWY SW
RouteCounty Highway 94700
Coordinates47.40192, -122.46589
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,818 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$13.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vashon HWY SW over Judd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek carry?

About 4,818 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vashon HWY SW over Judd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.