16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek
FairPosted for loadKing County, Washington · 1.5 MI N of HW-99 · Structure no. 082645000000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2034. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is 16th Ave S over Mcsorely 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 16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Ave S over Mcsorely Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.