US Bridges

Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek

PoorPosted for load

King County, Washington · 13.7 MI N of 1-90 · Structure no. 082592000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFury Lake Rd.
CrossesDeep Creek
Location13.7 MI N of 1-90
RouteCounty Highway 87150
Coordinates47.64002, -121.70136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fury Lake Rd. over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.