US Bridges

SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault

Good

King County, Washington · 5.4 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 0018549B0000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault is a concrete culvert carrying SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault in King County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR99 Off Ramp
CrossesDetention Vault
Location5.4 N JCT SR 509
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.62314, -122.34444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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$909,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR99 Off Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m).

Who owns SR99 Off Ramp over Detention Vault?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.