US Bridges

Eldorado Blvd over SR 3

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 7.2 N JCT SR 304 · Structure no. 0009269A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldorado Blvd over SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eldorado Blvd over SR 3 in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2038. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesEldorado Blvd
CrossesSR 3
Location7.2 N JCT SR 304
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.61607, -122.71273
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2002)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2038
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$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eldorado Blvd over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldorado Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Eldorado Blvd over SR 3 carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eldorado Blvd over SR 3?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Eldorado Blvd over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.