72ND AVE SE
Carrying 72ND AVE SE over FIRST HILL LID
3.4 E JCT I-5, King, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 72ND AVE SE
The 72ND AVE SE bridge in King, Washington carries 72ND AVE SE over FIRST HILL LID. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 91.1 meters (299 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,472 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 72ND AVE SE compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 91.1 m (299 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,472 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0013659A0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 72ND AVE SE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 72ND AVE SE against other structures in King and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 72ND AVE SE?
72ND AVE SE in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 72ND AVE SE inspected?
72ND AVE SE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,472 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 72ND AVE SE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 72ND AVE SE?
72ND AVE SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 72ND AVE SE?
72ND AVE SE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 72ND AVE SE and does age affect safety?
72ND AVE SE was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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