US Bridges

SR 203 over Deer Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 12.8 N JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0003124B0000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,456
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 203 over Deer Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,926 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 203
CrossesDeer Creek
Location12.8 N JCT SR 202
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates47.71115, -121.98425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,456 (2023)
Projected traffic18,926 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$872,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Deer Creek carry?

About 13,456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.