US Bridges

96th Ave NE over Kc Trail

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 087988000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,916
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Ave NE over Kc Trail is a concrete culvert carrying 96th Ave NE over Kc Trail in King County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,916 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long.

Carries96th Ave NE
CrossesKc Trail
Location0.1 S JCT SR 527
RouteCity Street 110
Coordinates47.75006, -122.21256
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,916 (2024)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th Ave NE over Kc Trail built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Ave NE over Kc Trail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 96th Ave NE over Kc Trail carry?

About 10,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 96th Ave NE over Kc Trail?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m).

Who owns 96th Ave NE over Kc Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.