Union Hill Road over Bear Creek
FairKing County, Washington · 0.1 W Avondale RD · Structure no. 086194000000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,866
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Hill Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union Hill Road over Bear Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Hill Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Hill Road over Bear 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 2023.
How much traffic does Union Hill Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 23,866 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Hill Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Union Hill Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.