US Bridges

SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy

Fair

King County, Washington · 1200 SW Spokane ST · Structure no. 085302000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108,179
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy in King County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 108,179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Spokane ST
CrossesDuwamish River W Waterwy
Location1200 SW Spokane ST
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.57111, -122.35
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,340 ft (408.4 m)
Longest span590 ft (179.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,179 (2020)
Projected traffic170,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy carry?

About 108,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy?

The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long with a longest span of 590 ft (179.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SW Spokane ST over Duwamish River W Waterwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.