US Bridges

Austin Drive over SR 3

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 4.5 N JCT SR 304 · Structure no. 0007883A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,602
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Drive over SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Austin Drive over SR 3 in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,829 by 2036. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesAustin Drive
CrossesSR 3
Location4.5 N JCT SR 304
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.58194, -122.695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,602 (2012)
Projected traffic8,829 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin Drive over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin Drive over SR 3 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Austin Drive over SR 3 carry?

About 5,602 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Austin Drive over SR 3?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Drive over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.