US Bridges

Delmar Drive over SR 520

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0006861A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delmar Drive over SR 520 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delmar Drive over SR 520 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,640 by 2036. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelmar Drive
CrossesSR 520
Location0.1 E JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.64258, -122.31797
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic7,640 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delmar Drive over SR 520 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delmar Drive over SR 520 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Delmar Drive over SR 520 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Delmar Drive over SR 520?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Delmar Drive over SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.