US Bridges

SR 18 over SR 164

Good

King County, Washington · 1.3 E JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 0006066A0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,441
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over SR 164 is a concrete slab carrying SR 18 over SR 164 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25,441 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,741 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesSR 164
Location1.3 E JCT SR 167
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.30297, -122.22583
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,441 (2023)
Projected traffic36,741 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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over SR 164 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over SR 164 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over SR 164 carry?

About 25,441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over SR 164?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over SR 164?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.