US Bridges

SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy

Good

King County, Washington · 3.0 W SR 509 · Structure no. 0016322C0000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,721
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy is a steel movable - lift carrying SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy in King County, Washington. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 41 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 9,721 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,281 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesPuget Sound @ Fauntleroy
Location3.0 W SR 509
RouteState Highway 160
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.52319, -122.39614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,721 (2010)
Projected traffic15,281 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy carry?

About 9,721 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Puget Sound @ Fauntleroy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.