US Bridges

SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough

Good

King County, Washington · 0.4 MI NE of SR-203 · Structure no. 087565000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough is a concrete frame carrying SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough in King County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSE 39th Pl
CrossesRutherford Slough
Location0.4 MI NE of SR-203
RouteCounty Highway 88000
Coordinates47.57475, -121.88281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE 39th Pl over Rutherford Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.