North Shore Road over Big Creek
Jefferson County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- North Shore Road over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2011).
- It is one of 58 of the 97 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated good (59.8%); 5 (5.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 134 ft |
| Location | 10.7 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. |
| NBI structure number | 9500019P0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 104 Westhalf over Hood Canal | 1982 | 18,159 | Poor |
| SR 104 over Hood Canal | 2007 | 18,159 | Fair |
| SR 20 over Ped Trail | 1956 | 17,453 | Good |
| US 101 over Salmon Creek | 1986 | 13,724 | Good |
| US 101 over Snow Creek | 1986 | 13,724 | Good |
| SR 19 over Chimacum Creek | 1916 | 8,718 | Fair |
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