US Bridges

83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.7 MI E of SR-167 · Structure no. 085850000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,758
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing in King County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,758 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries83rd Ave S
CrossesCattle Crossing
Location0.7 MI E of SR-167
RouteCounty Highway 92643
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.35589, -122.22989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,758 (2024)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing carry?

About 18,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd Ave S over Cattle Crossing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.