US Bridges

So 160th ST over SR 509

Good

King County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0008745A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,946
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

So 160th ST over SR 509 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So 160th ST over SR 509 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSo 160th ST
CrossesSR 509
Location5.2 N JCT SR 516
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.45969, -122.32986
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,946 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was So 160th ST over SR 509 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is So 160th ST over SR 509 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does So 160th ST over SR 509 carry?

About 11,946 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is So 160th ST over SR 509?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns So 160th ST over SR 509?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.