US Bridges

SR 522 over 195th Street

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0012965A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,704
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over 195th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 522 over 195th Street in King County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,704 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,719 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
Crosses195th Street
Location0.8 E JCT SR 202
RouteState Highway 522
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.76864, -122.15628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,704 (2023)
Projected traffic38,719 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$7.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over 195th Street built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over 195th Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 522 over 195th Street carry?

About 26,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over 195th Street?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over 195th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.