US Bridges

3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.3 Miles West of SR 18 · Structure no. 087192000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access is a concrete slab carrying 3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access in King County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd ST SW
CrossesSound Transit P&r Access
Location0.3 Miles West of SR 18
RouteCity Street 1080
Coordinates47.30517, -122.23286
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST SW over Sound Transit P&r Access?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.