US Bridges

SR 99 over Mercer ST

Good

King County, Washington · 5.7 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 0018549C0000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,045
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Mercer ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 99 over Mercer ST in King County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12,045 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,477 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 99
CrossesMercer ST
Location5.7 N JCT SR 509
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.62443, -122.34377
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,045 (2023)
Projected traffic22,477 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over Mercer ST built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 over Mercer ST 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 Mercer ST carry?

About 12,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Mercer ST?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 over Mercer ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.