US Bridges

S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp

Poor

King County, Washington · 0.2 W E Marginal Wy · Structure no. 080018000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp in King County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Boeing Access RD
CrossesAirport Way Bar Ramp
Location0.2 W E Marginal Wy
RouteCity Street 1380
Coordinates47.50748, -122.28701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2019)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S Boeing Access RD over Airport Way Bar Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.