US Bridges

SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail

Good

King County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0007839D0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 45,466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,202 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520
CrossesPedestrian Trail
Location0.2 E JCT I-405
RouteState Highway 520
Coordinates47.63206, -122.18478
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,466 (2023)
Projected traffic74,202 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 45,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 over Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.