US Bridges

NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.3 W JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0007955A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,210
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N 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 5 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 8,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,453 by 2033. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE Park DR
CrossesRR and Houser Way N
Location0.3 W JCT I-405
RouteCity Street 900
Coordinates47.50169, -122.19956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,210 (2012)
Projected traffic13,453 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N built?

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

What condition is NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N carry?

About 8,210 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns NE Park DR over RR and Houser Way N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.