US Bridges

SR 516 over Big Soos Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 3.7 E JCT SR 515 · Structure no. 0014178B0000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 516 over Big Soos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 516 over Big Soos Creek 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 27,719 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,182 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 516
CrossesBig Soos Creek
Location3.7 E JCT SR 515
RouteState Highway 516
Coordinates47.358, -122.12939
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,719 (2023)
Projected traffic42,182 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 516 over Big Soos Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 516 over Big Soos 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 516 over Big Soos Creek carry?

About 27,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 516 over Big Soos Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 516 over Big Soos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.