SR 509
Carrying SR 509 over DES MOINES CK/MEM TRAIL
0.8 N JCT SR 516, King, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 509
The SR 509 bridge in King, Washington carries SR 509 over DES MOINES CK/MEM TRAIL. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,248 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 509 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
- 2007
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.0 m (82 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,248 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 002003880000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 509 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 SR 509 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 SR 509?
SR 509 in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 509 inspected?
SR 509'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 18,248 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 509 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 SR 509?
SR 509 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 509?
SR 509 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 509 and does age affect safety?
SR 509 was built in 2007, making it 19 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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