US Bridges

SR 202 over Bear Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 7.6 E JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0010849A0000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 202 over Bear Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 36,736 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,629 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 202
CrossesBear Creek
Location7.6 E JCT SR 522
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates47.67033, -122.10958
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,736 (2023)
Projected traffic52,629 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over Bear Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Bear Creek carry?

About 36,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.