US Bridges

SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R

Fair

King County, Washington · 7.7 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0002251A0000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
453 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R in King County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 11,531 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,349 by 2039. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesS Fk Snoqualmie R
Location7.7 E JCT SR 203
RouteState Highway 202
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.49958, -121.78872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,531 (2023)
Projected traffic16,349 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$7.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R carry?

About 11,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over S Fk Snoqualmie R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.