US Bridges

SR 3 over Chico Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 6.1 N JCT SR 304 · Structure no. 0019475A0000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Chico Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 30,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,589 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesChico Creek
Location6.1 N JCT SR 304
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates47.60099, -122.70528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,680 (2023)
Projected traffic45,589 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Chico Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Chico 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Chico Creek carry?

About 30,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Chico Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.