US Bridges

S 102nd ST over Duwamish River

PoorPosted for load

King County, Washington · S. 104th ST & S. 102nd ST · Structure no. 088972000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
395 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

S 102nd ST over Duwamish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 102nd ST over Duwamish River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 102nd ST
CrossesDuwamish River
LocationS. 104th ST & S. 102nd ST
Coordinates47.51132, -122.29598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 102nd ST over Duwamish River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S 102nd ST over Duwamish River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does S 102nd ST over Duwamish River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S 102nd ST over Duwamish River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 102nd ST over Duwamish River?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).