US Bridges

So 152nd ST over SR 509

Good

King County, Washington · 5.7 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0008745C0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,984
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

So 152nd ST over SR 509 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So 152nd 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 11,984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,839 by 2036. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSo 152nd ST
CrossesSR 509
Location5.7 N JCT SR 516
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.46687, -122.33287
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,984 (2010)
Projected traffic18,839 by 2036
Trucks4%
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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was So 152nd ST over SR 509 built?

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

What condition is So 152nd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does So 152nd ST over SR 509 carry?

About 11,984 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is So 152nd ST over SR 509?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns So 152nd ST over SR 509?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.