US Bridges

NE 31st Street over May Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.3 MI E of I-405 · Structure no. 088721000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 31st Street over May Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 31st Street over May 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNE 31st Street
CrossesMay Creek
Location0.3 MI E of I-405
RouteCity Street 1070
Coordinates47.51904, -122.18921
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 31st Street over May Creek built?

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

What condition is NE 31st Street over May 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NE 31st Street over May Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NE 31st Street over May Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NE 31st Street over May Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.