Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E
PoorKing County, Washington · 3200 Eastlake Ave · Structure no. 085279000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E 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 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Portage Bay Pl E built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Eastlake Ave NE over Portage Bay Pl E?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.