US Bridges

Pacific Highway over Duwamish River

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI N JCT SR599 & SR99 · Structure no. 086515000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,406
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Highway over Duwamish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific Highway over Duwamish River in King County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 22,406 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPacific Highway
CrossesDuwamish River
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR599 & SR99
RouteCity Street 90553
Coordinates47.49992, -122.29472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,406 (2022)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific Highway over Duwamish River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Highway over Duwamish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pacific Highway over Duwamish River carry?

About 22,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Highway over Duwamish River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Highway over Duwamish River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.