US Bridges

102nd Ave over State Route 522

PoorClosed to traffic

King County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 000000MA0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,464
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd Ave over State Route 522 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd Ave over State Route 522 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 9,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries102nd Ave
CrossesState Route 522
Location0.2 E JCT SR 527
RouteCity Street 52200
Coordinates47.75873, -122.20379
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,464 (2024)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 102nd Ave over State Route 522 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102nd Ave over State Route 522 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 102nd Ave over State Route 522 carry?

About 9,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 102nd Ave over State Route 522?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd Ave over State Route 522?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.