US Bridges

SR 520 over 140th Ave NE

Good

King County, Washington · 1.6 E JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0009259A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 over 140th Ave NE is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 over 140th Ave NE in King County, Washington. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 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 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520
Crosses140th Ave NE
Location1.6 E JCT I-405
RouteState Highway 520
Coordinates47.6295, -122.15417
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,466 (2023)
Projected traffic74,202 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 over 140th Ave NE built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 520 over 140th Ave NE 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 520 over 140th Ave NE carry?

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

How long is SR 520 over 140th Ave NE?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 over 140th Ave NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.