US Bridges

15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine

Good

King County, Washington · 10411 15th Ave NE · Structure no. 085480000000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,189
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine in King County, Washington. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 76 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 9,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,210 by 2043. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries15th Ave NE
CrossesThornton CR Ravine
Location10411 15th Ave NE
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.70525, -122.31245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,189 (2020)
Projected traffic11,210 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 15th Ave NE over Thornton CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine carry?

About 9,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Ave NE over Thornton CR Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.