US Bridges

Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.3 MI E of SR-405 · Structure no. 088702000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,258
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 31,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,073 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoal Creek Parkway
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.3 MI E of SR-405
RouteCity Street 75
Coordinates47.55395, -122.16664
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,258 (2022)
Projected traffic39,073 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Creek Parkway over Coal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek carry?

About 31,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Creek Parkway over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.