US Bridges

Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad

Good

King County, Washington · SW Spokane ST & Admiral · Structure no. 086867000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,535
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad in King County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,412 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarbor Ave SW
CrossesSW Avalon Way & Railroad
LocationSW Spokane ST & Admiral
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.57154, -122.37094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,535 (2022)
Projected traffic10,412 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad carry?

About 8,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Ave SW over SW Avalon Way & Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.