US Bridges

Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.2 E Silverdale Way NW · Structure no. 085739000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,573
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,573 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,983 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRidgetop Blvd NW
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2 E Silverdale Way NW
RouteCounty Highway 56791
Coordinates47.65409, -122.68537
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,573 (2023)
Projected traffic11,983 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$770,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek carry?

About 12,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns Ridgetop Blvd NW over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.