US Bridges

SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River

Good

King County, Washington · 4.9 E JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0014444A0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,985
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River 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 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 42,985 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,150 by 2039. The structure is 391 ft (119.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 520
CrossesPkwy & Sammamish River
Location4.9 E JCT I-405
RouteState Highway 520
Coordinates47.66719, -122.12738
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length391 ft (119.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,985 (2023)
Projected traffic70,150 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$10.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River built?

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

What condition is SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River carry?

About 42,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 over Pkwy & Sammamish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.