SR 202 over Bear Creek
King County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 202 over Bear Creek in King County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 36,736 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 595 of the 1,252 inventoried bridges in King County rated good (47.5%); 50 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 76 ft |
| Location | 7.6 E Jct SR 522 |
| NBI structure number | 0010849A0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in King County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-90 EB over Sunset Creek | 2024 | 139,482 | Good |
| I-90 WB over Sunset Creek | 2024 | 139,482 | Good |
| N Queen Anne Dr over Ravine | 1935 | 125,000 | Fair |
| I-5 over Terrain | 1966 | 122,487 | Fair |
| SW Spokane St over Duwamish River W Waterwy | 1983 | 108,179 | Fair |
| I-5 over Terrain | 1966 | 106,282 | Fair |
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