Airport Way S
Carrying Airport Way S over ARGO RR Yard
5200 Airport Way S, King, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Airport Way S
The Airport Way S bridge in King, Washington carries Airport Way S over ARGO RR Yard. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 13 sections, stretching 291.4 meters (956 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Airport Way S compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 291.4 m (956 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 085358000000000
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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 Airport Way S 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 Airport Way S 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 Airport Way S?
Airport Way S in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Airport Way S inspected?
Airport Way S'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 17,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Airport Way S is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Airport Way S?
Airport Way S has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Airport Way S?
Airport Way S is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Airport Way S and does age affect safety?
Airport Way S was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
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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