US Bridges

N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S

Good

King County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 0014962A0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
498 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S in King County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,070 by 2039. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN-E Ramp
CrossesOccidental Ave S
Location0.4 N JCT SR 509
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.54376, -122.33379
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,470 (2022)
Projected traffic27,070 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S carry?

About 16,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N-E Ramp over Occidental Ave S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.