US Bridges

SR 202 over Sammamish R

Good

King County, Washington · 0.4 E JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0007234B0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Sammamish R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 202 over Sammamish R 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 9,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,185 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 202
CrossesSammamish R
Location0.4 E JCT SR 522
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates47.75376, -122.16844
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,203 (2023)
Projected traffic13,185 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Sammamish R built?

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

What condition is SR 202 over Sammamish R 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 202 over Sammamish R carry?

About 9,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Sammamish R?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over Sammamish R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.