US Bridges

Newport Key over Coal Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.31 W JCT 118 Ave SE · Structure no. 089081000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Key over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Key over Coal Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewport Key
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.31 W JCT 118 Ave SE
RouteCity Street 7531
Coordinates47.57194, -122.18777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2019)
Projected traffic287 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Key over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Key over Coal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newport Key over Coal Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Newport Key over Coal Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Key over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.