US Bridges

SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail

Good

King County, Washington · 5.9 E JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 0006371A0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail in King County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,932 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesNorth CR & Gillman Trail
Location5.9 E JCT SR 104
RouteState Highway 522
Coordinates47.75703, -122.18858
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,517 (2023)
Projected traffic17,932 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail carry?

About 12,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over North CR & Gillman Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.