US Bridges

244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI N of SR-164 · Structure no. 082992000000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,723
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying 244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1928, 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 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 4,723 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries244th Ave SE
CrossesNewaukum Creek
Location0.2 MI N of SR-164
RouteCounty Highway 30450
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.21206, -122.01628
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,723 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek built?

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

What condition is 244th Ave SE over Newaukum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek carry?

About 4,723 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 244th Ave SE over Newaukum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.