US Bridges

SR 515 over Garrison Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 2.1 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0014077A0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 over Garrison Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 over Garrison Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 26,777 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,361 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 515
CrossesGarrison Creek
Location2.1 N JCT SR 516
RouteState Highway 515
Coordinates47.40222, -122.19794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,777 (2023)
Projected traffic38,361 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 over Garrison Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 over Garrison 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 515 over Garrison Creek carry?

About 26,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 over Garrison Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 over Garrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.