US Bridges

SR 509 over Glendale Way

Good

King County, Washington · 2.3 N JCT SR 518 · Structure no. 0008276D0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,061
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 509 over Glendale Way is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 509 over Glendale Way in King County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,671 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 509
CrossesGlendale Way
Location2.3 N JCT SR 518
RouteState Highway 509
Coordinates47.50244, -122.32472
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,061 (2023)
Projected traffic37,671 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$9.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 509 over Glendale Way built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 509 over Glendale Way 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 509 over Glendale Way carry?

About 25,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 509 over Glendale Way?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 509 over Glendale Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.