US Bridges

Military RD over SR 18

Good

King County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0005444A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,502
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over SR 18 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Military RD over SR 18 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 12,502 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,853 by 2036. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesSR 18
Location1.0 E JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.30249, -122.27567
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,502 (2002)
Projected traffic21,853 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military RD over SR 18 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military RD over SR 18 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Military RD over SR 18 carry?

About 12,502 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Military RD over SR 18?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over SR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.