US Bridges

SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 7.8 N JCT SR 304 · Structure no. 081879000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,615
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,692 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesSR 303
CrossesRidgetop Blvd NW
Location7.8 N JCT SR 304
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates47.65638, -122.67061
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,615 (2023)
Projected traffic19,692 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW 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 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW carry?

About 14,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Ridgetop Blvd NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.