US Bridges

Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek

Fair

Kitsap County, Washington · .5 W JCT Anderson Hill RD · Structure no. 081937000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,604
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,604 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,264 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSeabeck Highway
CrossesBig Beef Creek
Location.5 W JCT Anderson Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 11709
Coordinates47.65577, -122.7859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,604 (2021)
Projected traffic7,264 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek carry?

About 6,604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Seabeck Highway over Big Beef Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.