US Bridges

NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI W of Avondale · Structure no. 088269000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 165th Street
CrossesCottage Lake Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Avondale
RouteCounty Highway 66510
Coordinates47.74714, -122.09409
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 165th Street over Cottage Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.