US Bridges

Bellevue Way NE over SR 520

Good

King County, Washington · 4.9 E JCT SR 513 · Structure no. 0017963D0000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,813
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue Way NE over SR 520 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellevue Way NE over SR 520 in King County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,274 by 2034. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBellevue Way NE
CrossesSR 520
Location4.9 E JCT SR 513
RouteCity Street 520
Coordinates47.64186, -122.20106
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,813 (2012)
Projected traffic39,274 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellevue Way NE over SR 520 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellevue Way NE over SR 520 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 Bellevue Way NE over SR 520 carry?

About 22,813 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellevue Way NE over SR 520?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue Way NE over SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.