US Bridges

SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181)

Good

King County, Washington · 2.3 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0005433B0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,049
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181) in King County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 52,049 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,167 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesW Valley Hwy(old SR 181)
Location2.3 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.30295, -122.25676
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,049 (2023)
Projected traffic75,167 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181) carry?

About 52,049 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181)?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over W Valley Hwy(old SR 181)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.