US Bridges

SR 16 EB over Blackjack Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 7.0 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0019902A0000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 EB over Blackjack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 EB over Blackjack 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,496 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 16 EB
CrossesBlackjack Creek
Location7.0 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.50331, -122.64731
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,196 (2023)
Projected traffic31,496 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 EB over Blackjack Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 16 EB over Blackjack 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 EB over Blackjack Creek carry?

About 21,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 EB over Blackjack Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 EB over Blackjack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.