US Bridges

SR 167 over Green River

Fair

King County, Washington · 4.7 N JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 0008114A0000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,935
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over Green River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 over Green River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66,935 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,610 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167
CrossesGreen River
Location4.7 N JCT SR 18
RouteState Highway 167
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.36967, -122.24431
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,935 (2023)
Projected traffic97,610 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over Green River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 167 over Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 over Green River carry?

About 66,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over Green River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.