US Bridges

SR 522 over Swamp Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 2.1 E JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 002003960000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 522 over Swamp Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 35,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,265 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location2.1 E JCT SR 104
RouteState Highway 522
Coordinates47.75582, -122.2341
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,060 (2023)
Projected traffic56,265 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Swamp 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Swamp Creek carry?

About 35,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.