US Bridges

SR 167 over SR 516

Fair

King County, Washington · 5.3 N JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 0008114C0000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,901
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over SR 516 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 over SR 516 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 55,901 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,588 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 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
CrossesSR 516
Location5.3 N JCT SR 18
RouteState Highway 167
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.37778, -122.24444
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,901 (2023)
Projected traffic76,588 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over SR 516 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 167 over SR 516 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 over SR 516 carry?

About 55,901 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over SR 516?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over SR 516?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.