US Bridges

NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek

Poor

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI S of SR-522 · Structure no. 081387000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNE 175th ST
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SR-522
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates47.75547, -122.23392
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 175th ST over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.