US Bridges

SR 18 over Raging River

Good

King County, Washington · 10.6 E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 0006676A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,373
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Raging River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Raging River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 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 25,373 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,039 by 2039. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesRaging River
Location10.6 E JCT SR 169
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.48595, -121.88845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,373 (2023)
Projected traffic38,039 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Raging River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 18 over Raging River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Raging River carry?

About 25,373 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Raging River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Raging River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.