US Bridges

SR 99 over Dexter Way N

Fair

King County, Washington · 7.4 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 000000IC0000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Dexter Way N is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 99 over Dexter Way N in King County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 28,629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,459 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 99
CrossesDexter Way N
Location7.4 N JCT SR 509
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.63902, -122.34554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,629 (2023)
Projected traffic42,459 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over Dexter Way N built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 over Dexter Way N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 99 over Dexter Way N carry?

About 28,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Dexter Way N?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 over Dexter Way N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.