US Bridges

State Route 181 over Mill CR

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 0.1 MI N of S 277th ST · Structure no. 0004718A0000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 181 over Mill CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 181 over Mill CR in King County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 181
CrossesMill CR
Location0.1 MI N of S 277th ST
RouteCounty Highway 450
Coordinates47.35645, -122.2494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic35,000 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 181 over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 181 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 State Route 181 over Mill CR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 181 over Mill CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 181 over Mill CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.