US Bridges

W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards

Fair

King County, Washington · 1800 W Dravus ST · Structure no. 085222000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
416 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards in King County, Washington. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Dravus ST
CrossesRailroad Yards
Location1800 W Dravus ST
RouteCity Street 1140
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.64861, -122.38083
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns W Dravus ST over Railroad Yards?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.