US Bridges

SR 167 over James ST

Good

King County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0008114H0000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over James ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 over James ST 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 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 61,426 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,627 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 167
CrossesJames ST
Location0.6 N JCT SR 516
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates47.38672, -122.2442
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,426 (2023)
Projected traffic85,627 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over James ST built?

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

What condition is SR 167 over James ST 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 167 over James ST carry?

About 61,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over James ST?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over James ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.