Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay
PoorKing County, Washington · 3200 Eastlake Ave · Structure no. 085278000000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 291 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay in King County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 110 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.
It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2039. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 76 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.