US Bridges

Veterans Dr. over Green River

Good

King County, Washington · 2.0 MI E of I-5 · Structure no. 087787000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Dr. over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Dr. over Green River in King County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Dr.
CrossesGreen River
Location2.0 MI E of I-5
RouteCity Street 615
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.39589, -122.27422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Dr. over Green River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Dr. over Green River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Dr. over Green River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Dr. over Green River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Dr. over Green River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.