US Bridges

Witte Road over Jenkins Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.18 M S of SE 248th ST · Structure no. 089316000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witte Road over Jenkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Witte Road over Jenkins Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWitte Road
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location0.18 M S of SE 248th ST
RouteCity Street 739
Coordinates47.37742, -122.04817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Witte Road over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witte Road over Jenkins 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Witte Road over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Witte Road over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Witte Road over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.