Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek
PoorPosted for loadKing County, Washington · Newhalem Powerhouse · Structure no. 087452000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.
How much traffic does Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Newhalem Ph Road over Newhalem Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.