US Bridges

Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway

Good

King County, Washington · Elliot Way Pl and Pine ST · Structure no. 089402000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
496 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway in King County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2043. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElliott Way Pl
CrossesRailroad Alleyway
LocationElliot Way Pl and Pine ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.60972, -122.34389
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Way Pl over Railroad Alleyway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.