US Bridges

Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.2 S JCT Seabeck HWY NW · Structure no. 086343000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,557
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,557 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,531 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorthlake Way NW
CrossesChico Creek
Location0.2 S JCT Seabeck HWY NW
RouteCounty Highway 19070
Coordinates47.58649, -122.71402
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,557 (2023)
Projected traffic5,531 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northlake Way NW over Chico 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 2023.

How much traffic does Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek carry?

About 5,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Northlake Way NW over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.