US Bridges

240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI N Tiger Mt. RD · Structure no. 088567000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries240th Ave SE
Crosses15 Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI N Tiger Mt. RD
RouteCounty Highway 81860
Coordinates47.47781, -122.02036
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th Ave SE over 15 Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 240th Ave SE over 15 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.