US Bridges

15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI W of SR 169 · Structure no. 089183000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,648
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland is a concrete culvert carrying 15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland 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 5 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 20,648 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries15 Street NW
CrossesMill Creek Wetland
Location0.2 MI W of SR 169
Coordinates47.32248, -122.24829
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,648 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland built?

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

What condition is 15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland carry?

About 20,648 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns 15 Street NW over Mill Creek Wetland?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.