US Bridges

Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking

Good

King County, Washington · 3400 Fremont Ave N · Structure no. 087994000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
706 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking in King County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2045. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFremont Ave N
CrossesAccess RD Parking
Location3400 Fremont Ave N
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.647, -122.34978
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2019)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Ave N over Access RD Parking?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.