US Bridges

Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST

Fair

King County, Washington · 3800 Eastlake Ave · Structure no. 085276000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST in King County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEastlake Ave NE
CrossesNE Pacific ST
Location3800 Eastlake Ave
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.65473, -122.31886
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$19.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Eastlake Ave NE over NE Pacific ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.