EASTLAKE AVE NE
Carrying EASTLAKE AVE NE over PORTAGE BAY
3200 EASTLAKE AVE, King, Washington
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
EASTLAKE AVE NE in King, Washington sits above 37% of rated Washington bridges on inventory load rating (27 t), while its 1915 build year is earlier than 99% of King's recorded-year cohort (1,238 bridges).
EASTLAKE AVE NE in King, Washington is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1915, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure WA:085278000000000
PRE-1950 · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · SUPER-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- STEEL Steel
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: EASTLAKE AVE NE
The EASTLAKE AVE NE bridge in King, Washington carries EASTLAKE AVE NE over PORTAGE BAY. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1933, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 88.7 meters (291 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
How EASTLAKE AVE NE compares
Age against the county: built in 1915, earlier than 1,222 of King's 1,238 bridges with a recorded construction year (99%), against a county median build year of 1972. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Washington bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (8,455 of 8,474 rated).
EASTLAKE AVE NE vs every rated Washington bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
27 Top 63% higher than 37% of 8,455 bridges
rated Washington bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
King inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 1,238 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1915
- Last Reconstructed
- 1933
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 88.7 m (291 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.1 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 085278000000000
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
EASTLAKE AVE NE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EASTLAKE AVE NE against other structures in King and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EASTLAKE AVE NE?
EASTLAKE AVE NE in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EASTLAKE AVE NE inspected?
EASTLAKE AVE NE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 35,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EASTLAKE AVE NE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EASTLAKE AVE NE?
EASTLAKE AVE NE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EASTLAKE AVE NE?
EASTLAKE AVE NE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EASTLAKE AVE NE and does age affect safety?
EASTLAKE AVE NE was built in 1915, making it 111 years old and last reconstructed in 1933.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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