US Bridges

15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW

Good

King County, Washington · 0.2 MI E of JCT SR-167 · Structure no. 086248000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW in King County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2040. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Carries15 SW to Supermall
Crosses15th ST SW
Location0.2 MI E of JCT SR-167
RouteCity Street 5510
Coordinates47.29572, -122.25422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 15 SW to Supermall over 15th ST SW?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.