US Bridges

SR 16 over Mullenix Road

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 4.5 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0014143B0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Mullenix Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Mullenix Road in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,427 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesMullenix Road
Location4.5 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.4685, -122.62447
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,060 (2023)
Projected traffic31,427 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Mullenix Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Mullenix 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Mullenix Road carry?

About 25,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Mullenix Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Mullenix Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.