US Bridges

SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail

Good

King County, Washington · 0.8 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 002003880000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,398
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail in King County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 19,398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,282 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 509
CrossesDes Moines Ck/Mem Trail
Location0.8 N JCT SR 516
RouteState Highway 509
Coordinates47.40811, -122.32592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,398 (2023)
Projected traffic32,282 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail 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 SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail carry?

About 19,398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 509 over Des Moines Ck/Mem Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.