US Bridges

SR 18 over Cmstpp RR

Good

King County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 0004896A0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Cmstpp RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Cmstpp RR in King County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50,541 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,989 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesCmstpp RR
Location0.6 E JCT SR 167
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.30303, -122.23975
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,541 (2023)
Projected traffic72,989 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Cmstpp RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Cmstpp RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Cmstpp RR carry?

About 50,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Cmstpp RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Cmstpp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.