US Bridges

Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall

Fair

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.04 W JCT Redwing Trail · Structure no. 087139000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall is a concrete slab carrying Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBig Beef Crossing
CrossesBig Beef Creek Outfall
Location0.04 W JCT Redwing Trail
RouteCounty Highway 12740
Coordinates47.59856, -122.82537
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2021)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2042
Trucks16%
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$442,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big Beef Crossing over Big Beef Creek Outfall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.