US Bridges

SR 3 over Chico Way NW

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 6.3 N JCT SR 304 · Structure no. 0008976B0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Chico Way NW is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Chico Way NW in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 28,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,756 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesChico Way NW
Location6.3 N JCT SR 304
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates47.60306, -122.70883
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,125 (2023)
Projected traffic38,756 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Chico Way NW built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Chico Way NW 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Chico Way NW carry?

About 28,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Chico Way NW?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Chico Way NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.