US Bridges

S-W Ramp over Airport Way S

Fair

King County, Washington · JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007565K0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
518 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,379
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-W Ramp over Airport Way S is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-W Ramp over Airport Way S in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,994 by 2036. The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-W Ramp
CrossesAirport Way S
LocationJCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59328, -122.32161
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length518 ft (157.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,379 (2012)
Projected traffic8,994 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-W Ramp over Airport Way S built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-W Ramp over Airport Way S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-W Ramp over Airport Way S carry?

About 5,379 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-W Ramp over Airport Way S?

The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-W Ramp over Airport Way S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.