US Bridges

SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.3 E JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 0008382F0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River 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 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.

It carries about 10,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,194 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 522 Ramp
CrossesSammamish River
Location1.3 E JCT SR 527
RouteState Highway 522
Coordinates47.75698, -122.18622
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,166 (2023)
Projected traffic14,194 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River built?

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

What condition is SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River carry?

About 10,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 Ramp over Sammamish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.