US Bridges

NE 195th Street over North Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.1 E SR 405 · Structure no. 085052000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,173
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 195th Street over North Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 195th Street over North Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 25,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 195th Street
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.1 E SR 405
RouteCity Street 110
Coordinates47.76911, -122.18663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,173 (2024)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 195th Street over North Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 195th Street over North 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NE 195th Street over North Creek carry?

About 25,173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 195th Street over North Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns NE 195th Street over North Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.