US Bridges

S178th ST over I-5

Good

King County, Washington · 4.0 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0007401A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S178th ST over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S178th ST over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2036. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS178th ST
CrossesI-5
Location4.0 N JCT SR 516
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.44389, -122.26861
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2002)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S178th ST over I-5 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S178th ST over I-5 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 S178th ST over I-5 carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S178th ST over I-5?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S178th ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.