US Bridges

228 Place SE over Green River

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI E of Green Vly RD · Structure no. 085982000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

228 Place SE over Green River is a steel stayed girder carrying 228 Place SE over Green River 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries228 Place SE
CrossesGreen River
Location0.2 MI E of Green Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 32060
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.27875, -122.03943
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$13.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 228 Place SE over Green River built?

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

What condition is 228 Place SE over Green River 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 2023.

How much traffic does 228 Place SE over Green River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 228 Place SE over Green River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 228 Place SE over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.