Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek
FairKing County, Washington · 4.75 MI E of SR-405 · Structure no. 084034000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avondale Pl NE over Bear 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 Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Avondale Pl NE over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.