US Bridges

E Marginal Way over SR 599

Good

King County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0008103C0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Marginal Way over SR 599 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Marginal Way over SR 599 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,789 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Marginal Way
CrossesSR 599
Location1.4 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.49716, -122.28708
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2002)
Projected traffic9,789 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Marginal Way over SR 599 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Marginal Way over SR 599 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Marginal Way over SR 599 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Marginal Way over SR 599?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E Marginal Way over SR 599?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.