US Bridges

S 277th ST over BNSF RR

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI East of SR-167 · Structure no. 087191000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 277th ST over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 277th ST over BNSF RR in King County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS 277th ST
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI East of SR-167
RouteCity Street 55
Coordinates47.35372, -122.23289
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 277th ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 277th ST over BNSF RR 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 S 277th ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S 277th ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns S 277th ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.