US Bridges

A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv)

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.3 MI E of SR-167 · Structure no. 085814000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,650
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv) in King County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,400 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesA Street SE
CrossesStuck River (white Riv)
Location1.3 MI E of SR-167
RouteCity Street 55
Coordinates47.26549, -122.22969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,650 (2020)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv) carry?

About 25,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns A Street SE over Stuck River (white Riv)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.