US Bridges

SR 99 over SR 509

Good

King County, Washington · 1.6 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 002005430000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over SR 509 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 99 over SR 509 in King County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,384 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesSR 99
CrossesSR 509
Location1.6 N JCT SR 516
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.41591, -122.29714
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.
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,230 (2023)
Projected traffic28,384 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$8.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over SR 509 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 over SR 509 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 SR 509 carry?

About 12,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over SR 509?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 over SR 509?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.