US Bridges

SR 520 over Northup Way

Good

King County, Washington · 0.3 E JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0009086A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 over Northup Way is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 520 over Northup Way in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 45,466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,202 by 2039. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520
CrossesNorthup Way
Location0.3 E JCT I-405
RouteState Highway 520
Coordinates47.63214, -122.18181
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,466 (2023)
Projected traffic74,202 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$12.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 over Northup Way built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 520 over Northup 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 over Northup Way carry?

About 45,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 over Northup Way?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 over Northup Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.