US Bridges

SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough

Good

King County, Washington · 5.8 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0014378A0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough is a steel culvert carrying SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough in King County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,531 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,349 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesMeadowbrook Slough
Location5.8 E JCT SR 203
RouteState Highway 202
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.51833, -121.81667
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,531 (2023)
Projected traffic16,349 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$365,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough carry?

About 11,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 202 over Meadowbrook Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.