US Bridges

SR 520 over 108th Ave NE

Good

King County, Washington · 5.2 E JCT SR 513 · Structure no. 0007839B0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 over 108th Ave NE is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 520 over 108th Ave NE in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 26,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,372 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520
Crosses108th Ave NE
Location5.2 E JCT SR 513
RouteState Highway 520
Coordinates47.63989, -122.19664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,760 (2023)
Projected traffic48,372 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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$10.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 over 108th Ave NE built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 520 over 108th Ave NE 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 over 108th Ave NE carry?

About 26,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 over 108th Ave NE?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 over 108th Ave NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.