US Bridges

Colorado Ave over SR 99

Good

King County, Washington · 3.9 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 0018290A0000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
551 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Ave over SR 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Ave over SR 99 in King County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2032. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColorado Ave
CrossesSR 99
Location3.9 N JCT SR 509
RouteCity Street 99
Coordinates47.59153, -122.33609
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colorado Ave over SR 99 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Ave over SR 99 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado Ave over SR 99 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Ave over SR 99?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Ave over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.