US Bridges

North Creek Pkwy over North Creek

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 0.5 E SR 405 · Structure no. 085055000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,323
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Creek Pkwy over North Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Creek Pkwy 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Creek Pkwy
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.5 E SR 405
RouteCity Street 110
Coordinates47.77058, -122.18621
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Creek Pkwy over North Creek built?

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

What condition is North Creek Pkwy 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 North Creek Pkwy over North Creek carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Creek Pkwy over North Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek Pkwy over North Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.