US Bridges

S-S Ramp over S 116th Way

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 0007967C0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-S Ramp over S 116th Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-S Ramp over S 116th Way 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-S Ramp
CrossesS 116th Way
LocationJCT SR 99
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.49789, -122.29589
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2023)
Projected traffic1,781 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-S Ramp over S 116th Way built?

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

What condition is S-S Ramp over S 116th Way 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-S Ramp over S 116th Way carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-S Ramp over S 116th Way?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-S Ramp over S 116th Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.