US Bridges

Forest DR over Coal Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · Forest DR & 152nd · Structure no. 085690000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,505
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest DR over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest DR over Coal Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,381 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesForest DR
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationForest DR & 152nd
RouteCity Street 759
Coordinates47.54339, -122.13774
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,505 (2022)
Projected traffic4,381 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest DR over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest DR over Coal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Forest DR over Coal Creek carry?

About 3,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest DR over Coal Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Forest DR over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.