US Bridges

W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR

Fair

King County, Washington · W Galer ST & Elliott Ave · Structure no. 087213000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
815 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Galer ST
CrossesElliott Ave W RR
LocationW Galer ST & Elliott Ave
RouteCity Street 1140
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.63194, -122.37611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length815 ft (248.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$14.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR built?

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

What condition is W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR?

The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Galer ST over Elliott Ave W RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.