US Bridges

73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek

Good

King County, Washington · Inters. NE 192nd ST · Structure no. 087567000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries73rd Ave NE
CrossesSwamp Creek
LocationInters. NE 192nd ST
RouteCity Street 609
Coordinates47.76767, -122.24272
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 73rd Ave NE over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.