US Bridges

SR 516 over Wetlands

Good

King County, Washington · 2.9 E JCT SR 515 · Structure no. 0014178A0000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
532 ft
53 main spans
Daily traffic
31,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 516 over Wetlands is a concrete slab carrying SR 516 over Wetlands in King County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 31,133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,258 by 2039. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 516
CrossesWetlands
Location2.9 E JCT SR 515
RouteState Highway 516
Coordinates47.35797, -122.14775
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans53
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,133 (2023)
Projected traffic46,258 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 516 over Wetlands built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 516 over Wetlands 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 516 over Wetlands carry?

About 31,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 516 over Wetlands?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 516 over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.