US Bridges

SR 202 over Little Bear Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0018865A0000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,454
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 202 over Little Bear Creek 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 40,454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,955 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 202
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.1 E JCT SR 522
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates47.75675, -122.16514
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,454 (2023)
Projected traffic57,955 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Little Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 202 over Little Bear Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 40,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.