US Bridges

SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 4.5 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0014143C0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek 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 2,519 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,776 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16 Ramp
CrossesBurley Creek
Location4.5 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.47047, -122.62494
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,519 (2023)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 16 Ramp over Burley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek carry?

About 2,519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 Ramp over Burley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.