US Bridges

NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek

Good

Kitsap County, Washington · 0.3 E Silverdale Way · Structure no. 088911000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,013
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 17,013 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,714 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW Bucklin Hill RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.3 E Silverdale Way
RouteCounty Highway 57740
Coordinates47.6505, -122.68586
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,013 (2021)
Projected traffic18,714 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 17,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns NW Bucklin Hill RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.