US Bridges

SE 244 ST over Soos Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 2.25 MI N of SR-516 · Structure no. 088139000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,883
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 244 ST over Soos Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 244 ST over Soos Creek 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE 244 ST
CrossesSoos Creek
Location2.25 MI N of SR-516
RouteCounty Highway 13300
Coordinates47.38321, -122.14058
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,883 (2019)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$794,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 244 ST over Soos Creek built?

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

What condition is SE 244 ST over Soos 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 SE 244 ST over Soos Creek carry?

About 4,883 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 244 ST over Soos Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE 244 ST over Soos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.