US Bridges

SR 16 over Sidney Road

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 7.6 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0010602C0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,637
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Sidney Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Sidney Road 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 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 27,637 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,030 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesSidney Road
Location7.6 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.51108, -122.65231
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,637 (2023)
Projected traffic34,030 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$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Sidney Road built?

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

What condition is SR 16 over Sidney Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Sidney Road carry?

About 27,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Sidney Road?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Sidney Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.