US Bridges

NE 12th ST over Parking Lot

Fair

King County, Washington · NE 12th & 124th NE · Structure no. 085472000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,028
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 12th ST over Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 12th ST over Parking Lot in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 18,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,535 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 12th ST
CrossesParking Lot
LocationNE 12th & 124th NE
RouteCity Street 75
Coordinates47.62005, -122.17672
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,028 (2022)
Projected traffic22,535 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 12th ST over Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 12th ST over Parking Lot 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NE 12th ST over Parking Lot carry?

About 18,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 12th ST over Parking Lot?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NE 12th ST over Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.