US Bridges

NW Erland Point RD over Chico Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT Chico Way NW · Structure no. 086344000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,575
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Erland Point RD over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW Erland Point RD 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,575 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,031 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).

CarriesNW Erland Point RD
CrossesChico Creek
Location0.1 E JCT Chico Way NW
RouteCounty Highway 19153
Coordinates47.59631, -122.70718
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 traffic5,575 (2023)
Projected traffic5,031 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Erland Point RD over Chico Creek built?

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

What condition is NW Erland Point RD 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 NW Erland Point RD over Chico Creek carry?

About 5,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NW Erland Point RD 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 NW Erland Point RD over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.