US Bridges

Bethel RD over SR 16

Fair

Kitsap County, Washington · 5.6 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0010556A0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel RD over SR 16 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel RD over SR 16 in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,012 by 2036. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBethel RD
CrossesSR 16
Location5.6 N Pierce CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.48436, -122.63092
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2002)
Projected traffic11,012 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel RD over SR 16 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel RD over SR 16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel RD over SR 16 carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel RD over SR 16?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel RD over SR 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.