US Bridges

S Lucile ST over RR Tracks

Fair

King County, Washington · S Lucile ST & Airport Way · Structure no. 085352000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
510 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,511
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lucile ST over RR Tracks is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Lucile ST over RR Tracks in King County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 10,511 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Lucile ST
CrossesRR Tracks
LocationS Lucile ST & Airport Way
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.55333, -122.31889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,511 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lucile ST over RR Tracks built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lucile ST over RR Tracks 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 S Lucile ST over RR Tracks carry?

About 10,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Lucile ST over RR Tracks?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S Lucile ST over RR Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.