US Bridges

SR 99 over Detention Vault

Good

King County, Washington · 0.9 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 0017157A0000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Detention Vault is a concrete culvert carrying SR 99 over Detention Vault in King County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 39,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,768 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long.

CarriesSR 99
CrossesDetention Vault
Location0.9 N JCT SR 509
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.34957, -122.31244
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span267 ft (81.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,625 (2023)
Projected traffic56,768 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over Detention Vault built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 over Detention Vault 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 99 over Detention Vault carry?

About 39,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Detention Vault?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 267 ft (81.4 m).

Who owns SR 99 over Detention Vault?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.