US Bridges

S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd

Fair

King County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0007442C0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 14,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,610 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-W Ramp
CrossesSouthcenter Blvd
Location5.2 N JCT SR 516
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.46516, -122.26724
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,215 (2022)
Projected traffic21,610 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd carry?

About 14,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S-W Ramp over Southcenter Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.