US Bridges

Sherman Hill RD over SR 3

Fair

Kitsap County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT SR 308 · Structure no. 0011375E0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Hill RD over SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Hill RD over SR 3 in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2036. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Hill RD
CrossesSR 3
Location1.7 N JCT SR 308
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.72783, -122.67728
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2009)
Projected traffic898 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Hill RD over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Hill RD over SR 3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sherman Hill RD over SR 3 carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Hill RD over SR 3?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Hill RD over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.