US Bridges

W Valley HWY over Mill CR

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.7 MI S JCT SR-516 · Structure no. 000000FS0000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Valley HWY over Mill CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Valley HWY over Mill CR in King County, Washington. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW Valley HWY
CrossesMill CR
Location0.7 MI S JCT SR-516
RouteCounty Highway 450
Coordinates47.36769, -122.24928
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2020)
Projected traffic40,100 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Valley HWY over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Valley HWY over Mill CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does W Valley HWY over Mill CR carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Valley HWY over Mill CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Valley HWY over Mill CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.