US Bridges

E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd

Good

King County, Washington · 1.1 E JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 0007442D0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,537
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-N 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 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 14,537 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-N Ramp
CrossesSouthcenter Blvd
Location1.1 E JCT SR 99
RouteState Highway 518
Coordinates47.46486, -122.266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,537 (2022)
Projected traffic22,100 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd built?

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

What condition is E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd carry?

About 14,537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E-N Ramp over Southcenter Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.