US Bridges

Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI S of SR-2 · Structure no. 085455000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Cascade HWY
CrossesMaloney Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SR-2
RouteCity Street 1175
Coordinates47.70778, -121.36319
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cascade HWY over Maloney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.