US Bridges

SR 522 over Lyon Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 1.5 E JCT SR 523 · Structure no. 002004570000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,374
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Lyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 522 over Lyon Creek 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 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 35,374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,505 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesLyon Creek
Location1.5 E JCT SR 523
RouteState Highway 522
Coordinates47.75293, -122.27807
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,374 (2023)
Projected traffic60,505 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$975,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Lyon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 522 over Lyon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Lyon Creek carry?

About 35,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Lyon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 522 over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.