US Bridges

Glacier Key over Coal Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.2 W JCT Cascade Key · Structure no. 089155000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glacier Key over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glacier Key over Coal Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 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).

CarriesGlacier Key
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.2 W JCT Cascade Key
RouteCity Street 7532
Coordinates47.57075, -122.18716
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic238 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Glacier Key over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glacier 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 Glacier Key over Coal Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glacier 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 Glacier Key over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.