US Bridges

NW Taylor Road over Chico Creek

Fair

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.29W Northlake Way NW · Structure no. 087027000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Taylor Road over Chico Creek is a steel frame carrying NW Taylor Road over Chico Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Taylor Road
CrossesChico Creek
Location0.29W Northlake Way NW
RouteCounty Highway 19000
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.58603, -122.71644
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2023)
Projected traffic257 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Taylor Road over Chico Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Taylor Road over Chico 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 2023.

How much traffic does NW Taylor Road over Chico Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW Taylor Road over Chico Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW Taylor Road over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.