US Bridges

Chico Way NW over Chico Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.8 N JCT Kitsap Way · Structure no. 088006000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,362
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chico Way NW over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chico Way NW over Chico Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,362 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChico Way NW
CrossesChico Creek
Location0.8 N JCT Kitsap Way
RouteCounty Highway 19519
Coordinates47.59083, -122.70953
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,362 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2042
Trucks11%
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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chico Way NW over Chico Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chico 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 Chico Way NW over Chico Creek carry?

About 5,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Chico Way NW over Chico Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chico Way NW over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.