US Bridges

S 156th ST over SR 509

Good

King County, Washington · 6.5 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0008745B0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,754
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 156th ST over SR 509 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 156th ST over SR 509 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,129 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 156th ST
CrossesSR 509
Location6.5 N JCT SR 516
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.46331, -122.332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,754 (2010)
Projected traffic14,129 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 156th ST over SR 509 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 156th 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S 156th ST over SR 509 carry?

About 8,754 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 156th ST over SR 509?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S 156th ST over SR 509?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.