US Bridges

S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr

Fair

King County, Washington · 7200 S 196th ST · Structure no. 087149000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,249 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,249 ft (380.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS 196th ST
CrossesUPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr
Location7200 S 196th ST
RouteCity Street 72196
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.42652, -122.23955
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,249 ft (380.7 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$32 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr built?

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

What condition is S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr?

The structure is 1,249 ft (380.7 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns S 196th ST over UPRR 77th Ave S Bnsfrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.