US Bridges

Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.1 MI N of I-405 · Structure no. 085706000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain in King County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakesdale Ave SW
CrossesBlack River Drain
Location1.1 MI N of I-405
RouteCity Street 1070
Coordinates47.47339, -122.23847
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Oakesdale Ave SW over Black River Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.