Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman
FairKing County, Washington · 3800 Eastlake Ave · Structure no. 085277000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 644 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2042. The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman?
The structure is 644 ft (196.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Eastlake Ave NE over NE 40th ST Burke Gilman?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.