US Bridges

SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek

PoorPosted for load

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI SE of SR-410 · Structure no. 084644000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
947
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE Mud Mt RD
CrossesBoise Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of SR-410
RouteCounty Highway 30110
Coordinates47.17613, -122.01854
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2020)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Mud Mt RD over Boise 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE Mud Mt RD over Boise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.