US Bridges

SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.6 MI W 284th Ave SE · Structure no. 088392000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 424th ST
CrossesWatercress Creek
Location0.6 MI W 284th Ave SE
RouteCounty Highway 31050
Coordinates47.22103, -121.97203
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 424th ST over Watercress 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE 424th ST over Watercress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.