US Bridges

W Garfield ST over Bnrr

Fair

King County, Washington · 350 Ft West of 15th Ave W · Structure no. 089148000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Garfield ST over Bnrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying W Garfield ST over Bnrr in King County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Garfield ST
CrossesBnrr
Location350 Ft West of 15th Ave W
RouteCity Street 1140
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.63351, -122.3777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$17.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Garfield ST over Bnrr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is W Garfield ST over Bnrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W Garfield ST over Bnrr carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Garfield ST over Bnrr?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W Garfield ST over Bnrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.