US Bridges

SR 3 over Gorst Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 6.3 N Mason CO · Structure no. 0013166A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Gorst Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 3 over Gorst Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,713 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,422 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesSR 3
CrossesGorst Creek
Location6.3 N Mason CO
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates47.52811, -122.69936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,713 (2023)
Projected traffic14,422 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$445,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Gorst Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Gorst Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Gorst Creek carry?

About 11,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Gorst Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Gorst Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.