Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek
GoodKitsap County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT SR3 · Structure no. 084304000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,109
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,109 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,973 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sam Christopherson over Gorst 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek carry?
About 5,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Sam Christopherson over Gorst Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.