US Bridges

NE 116th ST over Railroad

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 W I-405 · Structure no. 0018053A0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 116th ST over Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying NE 116th ST over Railroad in King County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 116th ST
CrossesRailroad
Location0.1 W I-405
RouteCity Street 625
Coordinates47.70408, -122.18194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$4.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 116th ST over Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 116th ST over Railroad 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does NE 116th ST over Railroad carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NE 116th ST over Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns NE 116th ST over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.