US Bridges

196 - 200 Street over Green River

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.8 MI W of SR-18 · Structure no. 087121000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,406
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

196 - 200 Street over Green River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 196 - 200 Street over Green River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,406 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2039. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries196 - 200 Street
CrossesGreen River
Location0.8 MI W of SR-18
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates47.42288, -122.26612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,406 (2019)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 196 - 200 Street over Green River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196 - 200 Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 196 - 200 Street over Green River carry?

About 17,406 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 196 - 200 Street over Green River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 196 - 200 Street over Green River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.