US Bridges

SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem

Good

King County, Washington · 4.7 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0011405A0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem in King County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,681 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 509
CrossesSR 509/DES Moines Mem
Location4.7 N JCT SR 516
RouteState Highway 509
Coordinates47.43881, -122.32233
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,555 (2023)
Projected traffic11,681 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem 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 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem carry?

About 7,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 509 over SR 509/DES Moines Mem?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.