US Bridges

NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE

Fair

King County, Washington · NE 45th ST & 25th Ave NE · Structure no. 085130000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
730 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE in King County, Washington. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 87 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,600 by 2042. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 45th ST
Crosses25th Ave NE
LocationNE 45th ST & 25th Ave NE
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.66111, -122.30111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$32.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NE 45th ST over 25th Ave NE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.