US Bridges

SR 509 over Joes Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.1 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 000000HY0000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 509 over Joes Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 509 over Joes Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,607 by 2039. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 509
CrossesJoes Creek
Location2.1 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 509
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.32667, -122.37697
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,913 (2023)
Projected traffic5,607 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 509 over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 509 over Joes Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 509 over Joes Creek carry?

About 3,913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 509 over Joes Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 509 over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.