US Bridges

SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI E of SR-202 · Structure no. 085730000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek is a concrete frame carrying SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Mt Si Blvd
CrossesRibary Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SR-202
RouteCity Street 875
Coordinates47.48808, -121.7936
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SW Mt Si Blvd over Ribary Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.