US Bridges

8th Ave NW over Ravine

Good

King County, Washington · 8th Ave NW S/O NW Elford · Structure no. 085425000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Ave NW over Ravine is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Ave NW over Ravine in King County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2038. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Carries8th Ave NW
CrossesRavine
Location8th Ave NW S/O NW Elford
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.72639, -122.36639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$6.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Ave NW over Ravine built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Ave NW over Ravine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Ave NW over Ravine carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th Ave NW over Ravine?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Ave NW over Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.