US Bridges

Bushnell Drive over Lagoon

FairPosted for load

Kitsap County, Washington · Nuw Center Keyport · Structure no. 1WA0025

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Bushnell Drive over Lagoon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bushnell Drive over Lagoon in Kitsap County, Washington. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 92 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesBushnell Drive
CrossesLagoon
LocationNuw Center Keyport
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.69798, -122.6195
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourOver tidal waters; not evaluated
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bushnell Drive over Lagoon built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Bushnell Drive over Lagoon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bushnell Drive over Lagoon carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bushnell Drive over Lagoon?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bushnell Drive over Lagoon?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.