US Bridges

SR 507 over Yelm Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.2 N JCT SR 510 · Structure no. 0013004A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 507 over Yelm Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 507 over Yelm Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,105 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 507
CrossesYelm Creek
Location1.2 N JCT SR 510
RouteState Highway 507
Coordinates46.93308, -122.58636
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,046 (2023)
Projected traffic22,105 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 507 over Yelm Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 507 over Yelm 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 507 over Yelm Creek carry?

About 15,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 507 over Yelm Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 507 over Yelm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.