US Bridges

3rd ST SW over C ST SW

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.3 W of Sr- 18 · Structure no. 087193000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST SW over C ST SW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd ST SW over C ST SW 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 5 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd ST SW
CrossesC ST SW
Location0.3 W of Sr- 18
RouteCity Street 1080
Coordinates47.3049, -122.23304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST SW over C ST SW built?

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

What condition is 3rd ST SW over C ST SW 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 C ST SW carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST SW over C ST SW?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST SW over C ST SW?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.