US Bridges

SR 202 over SR 522

Good

King County, Washington · JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0013494A0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over SR 522 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 202 over SR 522 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 28,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,424 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesSR 522
LocationJCT SR 522
RouteState Highway 202
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.7586, -122.16386
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,216 (2023)
Projected traffic40,424 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over SR 522 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over SR 522 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 202 over SR 522 carry?

About 28,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over SR 522?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over SR 522?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.