US Bridges

24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 24th Ave SW & 25th Ave SW · Structure no. 089510000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Carries24th Ave SW
CrossesLongfellow Creek
Location24th Ave SW & 25th Ave SW
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.54464, -122.36436
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Ave SW over Longfellow 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 2024.

How much traffic does 24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 24th Ave SW over Longfellow Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.