W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek
FairPosted for loadKing County, Washington · 0.9 MI W of SR-202 · Structure no. 085732000000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is W North Bend Way over Gardiners 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns W North Bend Way over Gardiners Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.