US Bridges

Royal Brougham Way over Railroad

Good

King County, Washington · Royal Brougham & 4th Ave · Structure no. 088303000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
666 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Brougham Way over Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Brougham Way over Railroad in King County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2041. The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoyal Brougham Way
CrossesRailroad
LocationRoyal Brougham & 4th Ave
RouteCity Street 1140
Coordinates47.59241, -122.33182
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length666 ft (203 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Brougham Way over Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Brougham Way over Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Brougham Way over Railroad carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Royal Brougham Way over Railroad?

The structure is 666 ft (203 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Brougham Way over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.